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Formula E star and former Red Bull junior driver Antonio Felix da Costa has backed Arvid Lindblad for a successful Formula 1 career, describing him as “the real deal”.
Formula E star and former Red Bull junior driver Antonio Felix da Costa has endorsed Arvid Lindblad for a successful Formula 1 career, calling him “the real deal.” Lindblad, 18, will have his full F1 debut with Racing Bulls this season after rising through the junior ranks of the Milton Keynes-based team. Despite his young age, Lindblad earned an FIA super license ahead of schedule and impressed during FP1 sessions, including one in Max Verstappen’s RB21 car at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Da Costa, familiar with the Red Bull system, believes Lindblad’s mentor Oliver Rowland will help him reach his potential, highlighting their off-season go-karting sessions. The Portuguese driver praised Lindblad’s technical skills and competitiveness, acknowledging that the young driver has what it takes to succeed in Formula 1.
