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Oliver Rowland’s Formula E expertise will be a “little superpower” for protege Arvid Lindblad in his maiden F1 season in 2026.
Oliver Rowland’s expertise in Formula E will be a valuable asset for Arvid Lindblad, who will debut in Formula 1 in 2026 as part of Red Bull’s Racing Bulls team. Lindblad, an 18-year-old Anglo-Swedish driver, impressed Red Bull with his performances in FP1 sessions and his short but successful single-seater career. Despite joining F1 during a major technical overhaul, Lindblad is confident in his abilities, partly thanks to Rowland’s mentorship. Rowland, a successful junior category racer, will provide guidance on navigating the F1 paddock and managing the new hybrid engine regulations. Lindblad acknowledges the importance of battery management skills learned from Formula E, which he sees as a “little superpower” to help him in F1.
