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Exciting Red Bull protege named as “the perfect candidate” to replace Yuki Tsunoda at the F1 team.
Red Bull protege Arvid Lindblad is seen as a potential threat to Yuki Tsunoda’s current F1 seat with the team, being part of Red Bull’s young driver program and sitting third in the Formula 2 championship.
Red Bull has reportedly requested an F1 superlicence exemption for Lindblad, who turns 18 in August, indicating their interest in promoting him to F1.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Lindblad is a strong candidate to replace Tsunoda if needed, given his recent success and rapid progression in the motorsport world.
Meanwhile, rookie F1 driver Isack Hadjar is also making a name for himself and could be considered for a Red Bull promotion in 2026 if Tsunoda’s performance does not improve.
Herbert notes that Hadjar’s consistency and impressive performances are making teams take notice, but Lindblad could potentially surpass him if he wins the F2 championship.
The competition between Lindblad and Hadjar for a future Red Bull seat emphasizes the tough nature of F1 as a mental game and the constant pressure for drivers to perform at the highest level.
