1. Racing Bulls retains Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for 2027
Liam’s wait is over. Racing Bulls will keep him alongside Arvid next season, with Alan Permane backing their mix of experience and ambition. Lawson has scored in 15 of this year’s 20 races, and the team now has continuity as it builds on its fight for fifth.
2. Red Bull appoints Nikola Tsolov as shared reserve with Racing Bulls
Tsolov will prepare for an F1 race seat through reserve duties for both Red Bull teams next year. That means simulator work, practice outings and testing older cars, alongside being available to step in. For now, he’s focused on the final two rounds of his F2 title challenge.
3. George Russell launches GR63 Academy to support 25 young karters
George wants to help talented kids get the sort of chance that started his own career. His GR63 Academy will select 25 drivers for a funded karting championship at Silverstone in 2027. The project, supported by the BRDC, is aimed at finding talent held back by the cost of racing.
4. Kimi Antonelli targets more victories after securing his first F1 title
Kimi reckons winning has made him even hungrier. Speaking in San Marino, he treated the final races as the beginning of his preparation for next year. He wants more victories before this season ends, while acknowledging that Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari have closed much of Mercedes’ early advantage.
5. Cadillac credits Sergio Pérez’s development work for contract extension through 2029
Checo’s contribution at Cadillac goes beyond what he does in the car. Dan Towriss credits his feedback, recruitment contacts and constant push for improvements with helping build the team. Explaining the extension announced in Mexico, he said it rewarded that work during the team’s first season.
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