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Red Bull driver development of Nikola Tsolov

Overview

Red Bull has modified its development strategy for Bulgarian driver Nikola Tsolov, delaying his Formula 1 debut to allow him to compete in Japan’s Super Formula championship next season. This move is intended to prepare him for elite racing speeds and pressure, while he also serves as a reserve driver for the main team with a potential full-time Formula 1 seat targeted for 2028.

Following these developments, former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has publicly urged Red Bull to promote Tsolov to the Racing Bulls team for the upcoming season. Schumacher argues that Tsolov represents the “next generation of superstar talent” and suggests he is a primary candidate to eventually follow the path from Racing Bulls to the senior Red Bull squad.

Entities

Nikola Tsolov · Red Bull Racing · Max Verstappen · Liam Lawson · Ralf Schumacher

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Ralf Schumacher urges Red Bull to promote Nikola Tsolov

    Ralf Schumacher has called on Red Bull to promote Formula 2 standout Nikola Tsolov to Racing Bulls, arguing the Bulgarian driver shows the superstar potential needed for the team's long-term future.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nikola Tsolov to compete in Japan's Super Formula per Red Bull plan

    Red Bull will send Bulgarian driver Nikola Tsolov to compete in Japan's Super Formula next season to gain experience while serving as a reserve driver for the team.

Sources

actualno.com · dsport.bg · fakti.bg · opserver.mk · sportlive.bg · trafficnews.bg