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Arvid Lindblad impressed his Red Bull paymasters with a sixth-place classification in FP1 for the F1 Mexico GP that Helmut Marko described as “solid”.
Arvid Lindblad impressed Red Bull with his performance in FP1 at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, earning praise from Helmut Marko for his “solid” showing.
As a young driver from Red Bull’s junior program, Lindblad was filling in for Max Verstappen and conducted setup experiments different from teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
There are rumors that Lindblad could potentially secure a seat at Racing Bulls for the next season, making this session a valuable opportunity for the F2 star to prove himself.
Despite the pressure, Marko was impressed by Lindblad’s performance, highlighting his speed as the fastest among the eight rookies and his valuable technical feedback.
Lindblad’s maturity and ability to handle the experience without getting overwhelmed left a positive impression on both Marko and Team Principal Laurent Mekies.
Overall, Lindblad’s showing in FP1 with Verstappen’s car, including the new components, demonstrated his potential and ability to adapt quickly in a challenging environment.
