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Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad has been granted an FIA superlicence via a special exemption, the licence enabling him to compete in F1.
Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad has been granted an FIA superlicence through a special exemption, allowing him to compete in Formula 1. The 17-year-old Lindblad, currently third in the Formula 2 championship, received this exception last week based on a request from his team, Red Bull. Although Lindblad had earned enough points for the licence, his age was a limiting factor, but the FIA agreed to grant him the licence early at a meeting in Macau. The decision was influenced by Lindblad’s exceptional performance and maturity showcased in his single-seater formula car competition. Lindblad, who has impressed with two wins in F2 this season, can now participate in practice sessions for Red Bull or Racing Bulls and may potentially even compete in races amid rumored lineup changes within the team. This talented young driver has rapidly climbed the ranks in motorsport, finishing fourth in last year’s Formula 3 and claiming victories in this year’s F2 races, with guidance and mentorship from Formula E leader Oliver Rowland noted as a crucial factor in his success.
