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Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad has taken one step closer to Formula 1 after clinching the Formula Regional Oceania title.
Arvid Lindblad, at just 17 years old, has made significant strides in the junior single-seater racing world, accumulating crucial FIA Super Licence points. His success in the F4 UAE, Italy, and European series in 2023 and in rookie FIA Formula 3 in 2024 earned him a total of 30 points. Red Bull has recognized Lindblad’s talent and elevated him to Formula 2 for 2025 with ambitions of winning championships. Lindblad impressed in the Formula Regional Oceania series, securing 18 additional Super Licence points by clinching the title. With a total of over 40 Super Licence points, Lindblad is poised to enter F1 sessions pending FIA approval due to his young age. Both Christian Horner and Helmut Marko of Red Bull have high praise for Lindblad and envision a successful future for him in Formula 1, with plans for comprehensive testing to prepare him for a potential debut in 2026.
