Nikola Tsolov to drive Liam Lawson's car in Mexican Grand Prix practice

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 6:59am

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Racing Bulls prospect Nikola Tsolov will drive Liam Lawson's car during the first free practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Bulgarian driver will take part in the one-hour session at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to fulfil Formula One rookie requirements.

How they headlined it

6:35am

1. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 6:35am

   Formula 1: Liam Lawson to miss start of Mexican Grand Prix weekend as 2027 rival Nikola Tsolov given practice session (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 29 Oct, 6:50am

   Racing Bulls prospect to drive Liam Lawson's car this weekend (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 29 Oct, 6:59am

   Liam Lawson forced to hand over his car to the rookie hoping to replace him at Racing Bulls (opens in new tab)