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Red Bull-affiliated F2 driver Arvid Lindblad has credited his mentor Oliver Rowland for helping his career progression, saying the Formula E title-leader is “like family” to him.
Arvid Lindblad praised mentor Oliver Rowland for his career advancement, considering him “like family.” The 17-year-old British F2 driver, also of Swedish and Indian descent, currently ranks third in the standings, closely trailing leader Alex Dunne by eight points. Lindblad, part of Red Bull’s Junior Team since 2021, secured fourth place in last year’s Formula 3 championship with six wins and six podiums.
Their decade-long bond began when Rowland included Lindblad in his go-karting team, Oliver Rowland Motorsport, alongside FE rival Taylor Barnard. Highly endorsed by Red Bull’s Christian Horner, Lindblad triumphed in Jeddah and Barcelona’s Feature Race last week. Rowland, leading the FE standings by 68 points, is not only Lindblad’s mentor but also a strong contender in the Formula E Drivers’ Championship.
Grateful for Rowland’s guidance, Lindblad acknowledges the veteran’s invaluable expertise and contribution to his progress in motorsport. The symbiotic relationship between the two has significantly fueled Lindblad’s success and development as a promising young driver.
