Nikola Tsolov

Racing Driver

Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria

Quick Info

ProfessionRacing Driver
NationalityBulgaria
Date of Birth21/12/2006
Age19 years
BirthplaceSofia, Bulgaria

Latest News about Nikola Tsolov

01/01/2026

Nikola Tsolov made his debut in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2026, racing for a Spanish team. This marks a significant career milestone as he becomes the first Bulgarian driver to compete in Formula 2, following his runner-up finish in the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship and his record-breaking 5 wins in the junior category.

15/06/2025

Tsolov secured the runner-up position in the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship while driving for Campos Racing. During the season, he became the first Bulgarian driver to win a Formula 2 race and set the all-time wins record in the junior Formula 3 category with 5 victories, surpassing previous benchmarks in the 2023–2025 period.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameNikola Dimitrov Tsolov
NicknameThe Bulgarian Lion
SummaryBulgarian racing driver noted for his rapid rise and record-breaking performance in junior categories, including being the first Bulgarian to win a Formula 2 race and champion of the F4 Spanish Championship. He currently competes in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Campos Racing and is a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

Career

Start Year2022
Disciplines
  • Formula 4
  • Formula 3
  • Formula 2
Key Achievements
  • Champion of the F4 Spanish Championship
  • First Bulgarian to win a Formula 2 race
  • All-time wins record holder in Formula Three (junior categories)
  • Runner-up in FIA Formula 3 Championship
  • Member of the Red Bull Junior Team (joined 2025)
  • Competing in FIA Formula 2 Championship (2026)
Current TeamCampos Racing
Past Teams
  • ART Grand Prix (2023–2024)
  • Campos Racing (2025)
Milestones
  • Joined Alpine Academy (2022–2024)
  • Promoted to FIA Formula 2 with Spanish team (2026)

Social Media

Websitehttps://nikolatsolov.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began karting in Bulgaria at a young age
2. Quickly established pace on the international stage
3. Dominant in lower ranks before moving to senior categories
4. Born in Sofia but some sources cite Botevgrad as birthplace
5. Born in Sofia; some sources cite Botevgrad as birthplace
6. Part of the A14 Management group under Fernando Alonso
7. First Bulgarian driver to compete in FIA Formula 2
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