Overview
- Permane, speaking at Spa on Saturday, July 18, said Tsolov is “next in line” for a seat at Racing Bulls and that the driver is firmly on the team’s radar.
- Tsolov leads the FIA Formula 2 championship after a run of feature‑race wins that included victory at Silverstone, strengthening his case for promotion.
- Permane stressed that no promotion is decided or timed and that the team will only act “if and when” a formal opportunity appears.
- Practical limits that could delay a move include FIA super‑licence eligibility and the summer break, while Racing Bulls’ own desire to keep Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad complicates timing.
- A call up could depend on a senior‑team vacancy, a decision on Max Verstappen’s future, and post‑break evaluations, making Tsolov the leading candidate but not a guaranteed 2027 F1 starter.