Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will form its driver lineup for the 2027 Formula 1 season. This decision retains the team’s current pairing, with Nikola Tsolov appointed as the new reserve driver for both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls for 2027.
Lawson, a 24-year-old New Zealander, made his Formula 1 debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, stepping in for an injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri. He secured his first F1 points at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.
Lawson was promoted to a full-time seat with the rebranded Racing Bulls in 2024. He briefly moved to Red Bull Racing for the 2025 season, partnering Max Verstappen, but returned to Racing Bulls after two races.
In the current 2026 season, Lawson occupies ninth place in the Drivers’ World Championship. He recently delivered a strong performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix, starting third and finishing seventh, contributing to the team’s points tally.
Arvid Lindblad, a 19-year-old British driver, debuted in Formula 1 with Racing Bulls at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, becoming the youngest British driver to compete in the sport.
Lindblad’s junior career included a third-place finish in the 2023 Italian Formula 4 Championship and winning the Formula Regional Oceania Championship in 2025. He also became the youngest race winner in Formula 2 history in 2025.
In his rookie F1 season, Lindblad has secured points finishes in Australia, Monaco, and at his home Grand Prix at Silverstone. He currently holds eleventh position in the 2026 Drivers’ World Championship.
Racing Bulls, operating as Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, is currently fifth in the 2026 Constructors’ Championship. This position would mark their best-ever result, surpassing their previous sixth-place finish in 2025.
Team Principal Alan Permane stated that the retained pairing offers a strong combination of experience and ambition. He believes this lineup provides a solid foundation for the team’s continued progress into 2027.
“We’re delighted to be continuing with Liam and Arvid for 2027,” Permane said. “Both have demonstrated their ability and potential throughout the season, and we’ve seen the progress they’ve made, both individually and as a pairing. I have no doubt that this is the best driver line-up for us, bringing a strong combination of experience and ambition.”
Nikola Tsolov, a 19-year-old Bulgarian, will assume the reserve driver role for both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls in 2027. Tsolov is a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.
Tsolov finished second in the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship and is currently second in the 2026 Formula 2 standings with two races remaining. He has secured six F2 victories this season, including a record of three consecutive wins.
He made his Formula 1 Free Practice 1 debut for Racing Bulls recently. Tsolov requires 40 super licence points to qualify for an F1 race seat, a threshold he is expected to meet by finishing in the top five of the 2026 F2 standings.
Racing Bulls, formerly known as Minardi, Toro Rosso, and AlphaTauri, rebranded to its current name for the 2025 season. The team utilizes Red Bull Ford DM01 power units for the 2026 season.
