Racing Bulls settles 2027 F1 seats as two Brazilians prepare for next season: Who’s still unconfirmed?

News Summary

• Racing Bulls confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for 2027, rejecting the possibility of promoting Nikola Tsolov into either seat.
• Rafael Câmara will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas, joining Gabriel Bortoleto as the championship’s second Brazilian driver.
• Most teams are expected to retain their current line-ups, although some 2027 arrangements still lack explicit public confirmation.

Formula 1’s 2027 driver market has moved closer to completion after Racing Bulls confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for another season, ending months of uncertainty over the team’s two seats. The announcement on Thursday, November 12, also means Nikola Tsolov will not make his Formula 1 debut with the Faenza-based operation next year.

The decision removes one of the biggest remaining questions surrounding the 2027 grid. Lawson has earned another season after rebuilding his reputation following his earlier demotion from Red Bull, while Lindblad will continue his development after an encouraging rookie campaign.

Attention now turns primarily to Haas, where Brazilian Rafael Câmara has been confirmed as Esteban Ocon’s replacement but Oliver Bearman’s continuation has yet to receive the same formal announcement.

F1 2027 driver line-up: Every team and its drivers

The table distinguishes announced arrangements from those still awaiting explicit confirmation. A driver competing for a team in 2026 does not automatically mean their 2027 contract has been publicly confirmed.

Mercedes is expected to retain Antonelli and Russell, although the latest sources consulted do not establish a separate formal 2027 announcement. Bottas is expected to continue with Cadillac, but the team has previously declined to guarantee its full line-up publicly.

The table reflects the announced driver pairings and the latest available contract information, rather than treating every expected continuation as an independently confirmed signing.

Lawson and Lindblad end Racing Bulls uncertainty

Racing Bulls’ announcement confirmed that both drivers will remain with the team after a season in which they helped strengthen its challenge for fifth place in the constructors’ championship.

Lawson has scored 89 points after 20 races, including 30 across the latest five Grands Prix. That recent total exceeds George Russell’s 26 and falls only two points short of Oscar Piastri’s 32.

Lindblad has also impressed during his rookie campaign, scoring 38 points and contributing to the team’s recent sequence of double-points finishes.

Team principal Alan Permane said the decision provides the right combination of experience and potential for the coming season.

The announcement leaves Tsolov without a Racing Bulls race seat for 2027, despite his strong Formula 2 campaign.

Read Racing Bulls’ confirmation of Lawson and Lindblad and why Tsolov missed out.

Brazil prepares for two drivers as Câmara joins Bortoleto

One of the most significant changes for 2027 concerns Brazil.

Gabriel Bortoleto will continue with Audi alongside Nico Hülkenberg, while Rafael Câmara joins Haas after progressing through the junior categories.

Câmara, the 2025 Formula 3 champion, will replace Ocon, who is leaving the American team.

The Brazilian’s promotion creates an important opportunity for the country to have two full-time drivers in Formula 1.

Haas is expected to retain Bearman, but the team has not provided a definitive announcement in the sources reviewed.

The British driver’s continuation would create one of the youngest pairings on the grid, bringing together two Ferrari Driver Academy graduates.

For Câmara, the challenge will be adapting to Formula 1 machinery while joining a team preparing for another competitive season.

Which seats remain uncertain for F1 2027?

Haas remains the clearest unresolved position, with Bearman expected to partner Câmara.

Mercedes is also widely expected to retain Antonelli and Russell. The Italian has already won the 2026 world championship, while Russell has played an important role in securing the constructors’ title.

However, expectations should be distinguished from explicit announcements covering the next season.

Cadillac’s situation requires similar caution. Pérez has secured his future with the American team, while Bottas has been widely expected to continue. Team principal Marcin Budkowski previously declined to guarantee both drivers’ positions when questioned about the team’s plans.

That uncertainty has also attracted interest because Colton Herta is pursuing a Formula 1 opportunity and Ocon is seeking a new seat.

As GRANDE PRÊMIO previously reported, Cadillac has not ruled out changes to its driver pairing.

The final composition of the grid therefore depends on the remaining announcements and clarification of existing agreements.

What changes on the 2027 Formula 1 grid?

Continuity is the dominant theme of the 2027 driver market.

Ferrari will retain Hamilton and Leclerc, McLaren continues with Norris and Piastri, while Red Bull keeps Verstappen and Hadjar.

Audi, Williams, Aston Martin and Alpine are also maintaining their established pairings.

The most prominent confirmed change is Câmara’s arrival at Haas in place of Ocon, while Racing Bulls has opted against promoting Tsolov.

Lawson’s renewal is particularly significant because his future had remained uncertain despite his improved results.

The analysis of the first 20 races showed that the New Zealander has become one of the strongest recent points scorers outside the leading teams.

With the 2026 championship entering its final three rounds, the remaining contract announcements will determine whether the 2027 grid brings further changes or remains largely unchanged.

GRANDE PRÊMIO is following the final rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season and preparations for 2027.