P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad is set to get at least two F1 free practice outings over the remainder of the current season.
Arvid Lindblad, a 17-year-old British driver, is scheduled to have his first F1 weekend experience by participating in two FP1 sessions for Racing Bulls later this season. Lindblad obtained an FIA super license after an age exemption was approved by the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) during a meeting in Macau preceding the Canadian Grand Prix. This exemption was granted according to Appendix L of Article 13.1.2 of the International Sporting Code (ISC), allowing drivers under 18 to compete in F1 if they have demonstrated exceptional skill and maturity in single-seater formula car racing. Due to his achievements in F4, FIA F3, and winning the Formula Regional Oceana championship, Lindblad had already accrued the necessary super license points to qualify for F1 competition. The FIA confirmed the approval of Lindblad’s super license request before his 18th birthday, highlighting his remarkable abilities in single-seater racing. Additionally, reports suggest Lindblad may test a Red Bull F1 car in a first practice session and will also have the opportunity to drive a previous year’s F1 car at Imola Circuit next week. Currently, Lindblad is competing in the F2 championship and holds the third position in the driver standings, trailing the leading F2 rookie Alex Dunne by eight points after six rounds of the 14-round season.
