Year: 2025

Red Bull’s Rising Star: Lindblad Secures F1 Superlicence Approval from FIA

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The FIA has approved Red Bull’s request to grant Arvid Lindblad an FIA superlicence before his 18th birthday. Lindblad is set to turn 18 on 8 August 2025, and this exemption allows him to participate in F1 earlier than the minimum age requirement. The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau gave the green light for this exception. With outstanding talent and maturity in single-seater competition, Lindblad is now an F1 reserve driver option for Red Bull. His recent success in F2, including a feature race win in Spain,…

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Unleashing the Speed: A Thrilling Preview of the Le Mans 24 Hours

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The Le Mans 24 Hours is the main theme in the latest Autosport Racing podcast this weekend, with Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins discussing why Ferrari and Toyota are the current favorites for victory. Following six hours of testing on Sunday, it became clear that Peugeot and Aston Martin are unlikely contenders for the win. The Balance of Performance for the 24-hour enduro at Circuit de la Sarthe is also a topic of discussion, along with Ferrari’s success in the 2025 World Endurance Championship season. Additionally, the podcast covers…

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Red Bull’s Rising Star: Arvid Lindblad Secures Coveted F1 Superlicence Approval from FIA

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The FIA approved Red Bull’s request for Arvid Lindblad to receive an FIA superlicence before he turns 18. Typically, Lindblad would have had to wait two more months until he reaches the minimum age requirement for the licence. Red Bull utilized a clause in the FIA’s International Sporting Code to seek an exemption for the talented F2 driver. The request was approved at the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau. Lindblad’s approval allows him to be an additional F1 reserve driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls ahead…

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Revved Up: Formula E Unveils Action-Packed 2025-26 Race Calendar with 18 Thrilling Events

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Formula E has unveiled its largest calendar for the 2025-26 season consisting of 18 rounds, commencing with the opener in Brazil. The championship will start in Sao Paulo on 6 December and wrap up in London at the ExCeL Arena on 15-16 August following a contract extension. Two rounds are still pending confirmation for next season’s calendar, approved by the FIA’s World Motorsport Council in Macau. Formula E will return to Mexico City and visit Miami for the third round at the Miami International Autodrome on 31 January. The series…

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