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The promising teen will drive in an F1 race weekend for the first time in front of his home crowd.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko announced that Arvid Lindblad will participate in the opening practice session for Formula 1’s British Grand Prix next month after receiving a super license from the FIA.
Lindblad, 17, had a successful TPC session in Imola driving Red Bull’s AT04 to prepare for the upcoming session at Silverstone, showcasing his mental strength and self-confidence.
Max Verstappen risks a race ban as he currently has 11 penalty points on his super license, with only three more points until the 12-point threshold for an automatic ban.
With limited options for substitutes, Lindblad’s FP1 outing at Silverstone becomes crucial for Red Bull to strengthen their contingency plans in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Marko highlighted the importance of having reserve drivers like Lindblad and Ayumu Iwasa due to clash in schedules, emphasizing the challenge of finding a suitable replacement in top shape if needed.
