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F1 hopeful and member of Red Bull’s driver development programme Nikola Tsolov has been handed an early F2 debut following a driver exit from within the…
American F1 hopeful Nikola Tsolov, a member of Red Bull’s driver development programme, has been given an early debut in F2 following a driver exit from within the energy drink giants’ motorsport ranks. Tsolov’s strong performance in his recent F3 campaign earned him the promotion, showcasing significant progress since his debut in 2023. He joined Red Bull’s driver programme in November 2024, parting ways with Alpine’s junior ranks for the more established team. Tsolov was originally slated to move up to F2 in 2026 but will now start earlier due to the unexpected vacancy. He will team up with Arvid Lindblad for the final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, filling in for Pepe Marti who is shifting to Formula E for the upcoming season. Lindblad, potentially moving up to F1 in 2026, will be leaving Campos Racing to make way for Noel Leon, while Tsolov aims to make the most of his early opportunity and gain valuable experience for the following year.
