Who is Arvid Lindblad? The teenage Brit set to burst onto the F1 scene in 2026

25 Feb 2026 • 7:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • British teenager Arvid Lindblad, 18, is set to make his F1 debut in 2026 for Racing Bulls.
  • Lindblad, who has a Swedish father and a mother of Indian heritage, began competitive kart racing when he was just seven years old.
  • He was raised in Virginia Water, Surrey, and attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford.
  • He has enjoyed success in Formula 4 and Formula 3, and became the youngest winner in Formula 2 history last year.
  • Having been part of the Red Bull Junior team since 2021, Lindblad is now set to make the step up to Formula 1 this season, driving alongside Liam Lawson for Racing Bulls, as he looks to make an impact ahead of his 19th birthday in August.
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