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F1’s new rookie for 2026 delivers on five-year Lando Norris promise
Arvid Lindblad will be the only new rookie driver in F1 in 2026, having signed with Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s sister team. Lindblad has dreamt of racing in F1 since he was a teenager. At age 14, Lindblad met Lando Norris, making a bold promise to see him in F1 within five years. True to his word, Lindblad will debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. This could be the first F1 race where Norris enters as the reigning world champion, leading the championship ahead of Max Verstappen. Despite an inconsistent F2 season, Lindblad’s speed and talent have impressed Red Bull, leading to his promotion to F1.
