Nikola Tsolov, born in Sofia on December 21st, 2006, and known as “the Bulgarian Lion”, is a young Bulgarian driver already on the path to establishing himself as one of the standout talents in Formula Racing. He is relentlessly pursuing his ambition, not just to compete but to excel at the highest levels.

His journey started on the outskirts of Sofia when his parents enrolled him in a driving course. Soon after, at just 9 years old, Nikola was crowned Bulgarian Kart Champion in the Mini category, a title he successfully defended the following year, showcasing his undeniable talent and launching his career onto the international stage.

Among his many achievements, standout moments came in 2020 and 2021, competing with DPK FA Alonso Kart. He followed in the footsteps of current F1 drivers like Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz Jr., and Daniil Kvyat, who also built their early careers with this chassis.

In early 2022, Nikola made his debut in Formula racing alongside the Alpine F1 Academy. However, this was not the only support the young driver received. A14 Management, co-founded by two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, has been providing crucial guidance and resources to help Nikola achieve his ambitions on his #RoadToF1 journey.
The young driver stunned the motorsport community with his remarkable performance in the Spanish F4 Championship, demonstrating his potential through these standout statistics:

• 13 Victories in 21 races.
• 18 Podiums.
• 15 Pole Positions.

These impressive results paved the way for his entry into the highly competitive FIA F3 Championship in 2023, where he became the third youngest driver ever to score points. In 2024, as a second-year driver in the FIA F3, Nikola cemented his reputation as a rising star by securing three dominant victories, becoming one of only two drivers to score three or more victories in the 2024 season.