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Arvid Lindblad
British Red Bull junior promoted to F1 from Formula 2 for 2026. He makes his Formula 1 debut at Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson, the only rookie on the 2026 grid.
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Arvid Lindblad, born in London in 2007 to a Swedish father and Indian mother, is the newest member of the 2026 grid and its only rookie. A Red Bull junior, he won races in Formula 3 before stepping up to Formula 2, marking himself out as one of the most promising teenagers in the feeder series.
Fast-tracked by Red Bull, he makes his Formula 1 debut with Racing Bulls in 2026 at just eighteen, learning alongside the experienced Liam Lawson.
His arrival continues Red Bull’s tradition of promoting bold young talent straight into the championship, and he is widely tipped as a future star.
- 2026 – presentRacing BullsFormula 1 debut as the sole rookie on the 2026 grid, partnering Liam Lawson.