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Red Bull has a decision to make with Arvid Lindblad, but who would be removed for the Briton if he is promoted to F1 next season.
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad could pose a significant challenge if promoted at the end of the year.
Lindblad, a rising star within the Red Bull camp, has shown promise and earned praise from Helmut Marko, the team’s motorsport advisor.
Having been mentored by Formula E champion Oliver Rowland, Lindblad is currently competing in his debut Formula 2 season with Campos Racing.
With two victories in the junior category and a recent F1 practice debut at the British Grand Prix, the 18-year-old is making his mark.
Red Bull is grooming Lindblad similarly to how Mercedes prepared Kimi Antonelli, indicating a potential F1 promotion in the future.
However, Montoya questions who Lindblad would replace, suggesting Isack Hadjar could partner Max Verstappen, leaving Yuki Tsunoda out of the equation.
Despite Lindblad’s talent, Montoya doubts his readiness for F1 and foresees potential complications if he were to enter the series prematurely.
