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Arvid Lindblad Eyes Learning-First Approach for 2026 F1 Debut with Racing Bulls

The 18-year-old frames his uncommon path as preparation for a March debut at the Australian Grand Prix.

Overview

  • Lindblad is confirmed to make his first grand prix start in March at the Australian Grand Prix.
  • He will drive for Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson, who enters his second full-time season.
  • The Briton advanced from karting in 2022 through the junior ranks with one season per step, finishing sixth in Formula 2 as a rookie.
  • He says his winter focus is team integration and personal learning rather than measuring himself against his team-mate.
  • Sweeping 2026 aerodynamic and power-unit rules create widespread unknowns, which he says makes preset rival targets pointless.