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Teen Sensation Lindblad Joins F1 Grid
2 Dec
Summary
- Arvid Lindblad, 18, will be Britain's fifth F1 driver on the 2026 grid.
- He is the youngest ever F2 race winner and part of the Red Bull junior team.
- Lindblad previously tested for Imola and drove for Verstappen at the Mexican GP.
Arvid Lindblad, an 18-year-old from Surrey, has secured a coveted spot on the 2026 Formula 1 grid with Racing Bulls, marking him as Britain's fifth F1 driver for that season. Lindblad's rapid ascent is highlighted by his youngest-ever race win in Formula 2 and his inclusion in the prestigious Red Bull junior program since the age of 13.
His early career achievements in karting, including British championships, and subsequent success in Formula 4 and Formula 3, where he became the youngest sprint race winner, have consistently turned heads. Lindblad also demonstrated his potential by completing an F1 test and impressively taking the wheel for Max Verstappen during a practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix.
With this significant promotion, Lindblad will partner Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, while Yuki Tsunoda transitions to a test and reserve role within the Red Bull family. This move solidifies Lindblad's position as one of Britain's most promising motorsport talents.
