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F1 star reveals health battle that took years to recover from
F1’s newest star Arvid Lindblad shared his battle with Coeliac disease, receiving the diagnosis during a crucial moment in his racing career.
As the sole rookie on the 2026 grid, Lindblad contrasts with the five rookies last year in Melbourne.
Replacing Hadjar, Lindblad joins Racing Bulls to race alongside Max Verstappen.
At just 18, Lindblad fulfills a promise to Lando Norris and makes his F1 debut despite battling Coeliac disease since age 13.
Despite the challenges, Lindblad sees a positive side to his smaller stature as he embarks on his F1 journey.
In a recent interview, Lindblad reflects on how the disease impacted his growth and dreams of becoming an F1 driver.
