Tsolov named Red Bull, Racing Bulls reserve driver after missing out on 2027 F1 race seat
Nikola Tsolov has been named as reserve driver for both Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula 1 season having missed out on a full-time drive. The 19-year-old Bulgarian had been linked to a step up from F2 to replace Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls in 2027, but after weeks of speculation the Faenza-based squad put rumours to rest by confirming the New Zealander would continue alongside ...…
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan has missed two Grands Prix consecutively, prompting questions about his future within the team. Despite the team claiming his absence was planned, it has raised concerns, especially considering his past interest in a move to Cadillac. Monaghan was absent from the races in São Paulo and Mexico City.
Sky F1's Ted Kravitz noted that Gianpiero Lambiase remains with the team but Monaghan is not present. While the team maintains Monaghan's planned absence, Kravitz mentioned that missing a single race is not uncommon, but two consecutive absences are unusual. Monaghan, who joined Red Bull in 2005, has been a constant figure in the team's engineering department.
Meanwhile, Cadillac is actively recruiting, with former Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner set to join as Chief Development Engineer. Red Bull's engineering changes, including Lambiase's departure and the appointment of Tom McCullough as head of racing, further emphasize Monaghan's pivotal role in the team.
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