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RACING BULLS // CAR #41 // GBR

ARVID
LINDBLAD
car 41

Red Bull junior programme graduate. Lindblad arrives at Racing Bulls fresh from F2 with one F1 race under his belt.

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Race wins
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Podiums
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Poles
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THE ONLY ROOKIE

The new kid carrying big hopes.

By the iGR Paddock desk · Reviewed 03/06/2026 · Data via Formula 1, jolpica-f1 and OpenF1

On the entire 2026 grid, only one driver is a true rookie. His name is Arvid Lindblad.

Lindblad is a British teenager with Swedish and Indian roots, raised in the Red Bull junior programme. He climbed the junior ladder quickly and posted strong results in the feeder series. Red Bull rate him highly, enough to hand him a Racing Bulls seat for 2026 while still very young. He is the only fresh face in a grid full of experience.

His story is just beginning, so there is no big win or famous drive to point to yet. That is the appeal. Everything ahead of him is unwritten. He will line up next to Liam Lawson, learn the tracks, and try to show Red Bull he is a future star, the way Hadjar did the year before.

For the fans

Getting in early on a rookie is one of the joys of being a fan. If Lindblad becomes a star, you will remember watching his first laps. The learning curve will be steep and fascinating.

Punter's angle

A true rookie is the hardest driver to bet on. Expect mistakes and big swings while he learns. To-be-classified and beat-teammate markets carry real risk early on. The smart move is to watch his first few races, learn his pattern, then look for value.

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02 / 04 // FACTS

The file.

Born
08/08/2007London, UK
Nationality
United Kingdom
Career starts
1
Fastest laps
0
03 / 04 // TEAM

In the car.

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BIOGRAPHY

In their own words.

Arvid Anand Olof Lindblad (born 8 August 2007) is a British and Swedish racing driver who competes in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for Campos Racing as part of the Red Bull Junior Team. Born and raised in Virginia Water to a Swedish father and a mother of Indian heritage, Lindblad began competitive kart racing aged seven, winning several national and continental titles. A protégé of Oliver Rowland, Lindblad graduated to junior formulae aged 15, competing in Italian F4 from 2022 to 2023, and finishing third in the latter with Prema. After winning in Formula 4 at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix, Lindblad progressed to FIA Formula 3 in 2024, achieving several wins and placing fourth. He then won his first title at the Formula Regional Oceania Championship with M2 Competition. Lindblad graduated to FIA Formula 2 with Campos for the 2025 season, becoming the youngest winner in F2 history. A member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2021, Lindblad made his free practice debut in Formula One at the 2025 British Grand Prix.
FAQ

Quick questions.

How old is Arvid Lindblad?

19 years old. Born 08/08/2007 in London, UK.

How many F1 wins does Lindblad have?

0 race wins across 1 career starts, with 0 podium finishes and 0 pole positions.

What team does Lindblad drive for?

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team. Car number 41. Open team profile.

Where can I bet on Lindblad podium finishes?

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