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Arvid Lindblad Eyes F1 Debut With Red Bull Amid Verstappen’s Race Ban Threat

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June 6, 2025
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Arvid Lindblad Eyes F1 Debut With Red Bull Amid Verstappen’s Race Ban Threat

Arvid Lindblad #4 Campos Racing, during round 6 of the FIA Formula 2 Championship at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain on May 29 - June 1, 2025. // Dutch Photo Agency / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506010204 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Red Bull F1 Team Makes Bold Move for Young Talent Amidst Verstappen’s Uncertain Future

In a daring move, Red Bull’s Formula 1 team has thrown their hat in the ring for an official FIA Super Licence for the promising 17-year-old racer, Arvid Lindblad. The young prodigy, currently shining in F2 as a Red Bull athlete, has been breaking records left and right, eyeing a future promotion to F1. This strategic maneuver by Christian Horner’s team comes at a critical juncture when their star driver, Max Verstappen, teeters on the edge of a potential race ban.

Verstappen’s recent clash with George Russell resulted in three penalty points at the Spanish Grand Prix, bringing his total to a precarious 11 points, just one shy of a ban. With Verstappen needing to steer clear of further incidents before June 30, 2025, Red Bull’s application for Lindblad’s Super Licence signifies a proactive approach to secure a potential replacement option for the Dutch driver.

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As part of Red Bull’s junior driver program, Lindblad emerges as a promising contender to step into the F1 arena, provided he obtains the necessary licence. While Verstappen’s dominance has been pivotal for Red Bull’s success, the team has faced challenges in finding a suitable second driver since Sergio Perez’s departure. Despite talents like Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar, Red Bull is yet to find a stable pairing alongside Verstappen.

Lindblad’s exceptional performance in F2, including a historic pole position start and a subsequent Feature Race victory, underscores his readiness to make the leap to F1. The pending approval of his Super Licence could pave the way for the young sensation to participate in an F1 practice session before his 18th birthday in August, marking a potential turning point in Red Bull’s driver lineup.

With the FIA’s recent amendment allowing exceptional drivers to obtain a Super Licence at 17 years old, Lindblad stands at the cusp of a groundbreaking opportunity to showcase his skills on the F1 stage. While the decision on when to debut Lindblad in an F1 race remains uncertain, Red Bull’s strategic move to secure young talent hints at an exciting evolution in the team’s roster.

As speculation mounts around Lindblad’s potential F1 debut, the upcoming races, including the Canadian GP, Austrian GP, and Silverstone, could serve as potential stages for the young driver’s grand entrance into the pinnacle of motorsport. Whether Lindblad will be the answer to Red Bull’s future talent needs or not, his impending debut in F1 is poised to captivate fans and reshape the landscape of the sport.

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