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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Who is Arvid Lindblad? The 17-year-old phenom Red Bull believes could be F1's next superstar
Arvid Lindblad has quickly emerged as one of Red Bull's most exciting prospects. At just 17, he's already been granted an F1 super licence by the FIA after a special exemption, a move typically reserved for drivers aged 18 and above. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Outstanding ability and maturity in single-seater formula car competition' earned him that rare nod. Currently shining in Formula 2 with two wins in his debut season, Lindblad also clinched the Formula Regional Oceania title and placed fourth in F3. With his 18th birthday on August 8, F1's next prodigy seems ready for the spotlight. So, who is this Arvid Lindblad? All you need to know about Arvid Lindblad F1 is such a sport that thrives on speed, timing, and relentless drive, Arvid Lindblad is checking all the boxes—before he's even turned 18. The British-Swedish sensation has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the Red Bull driver pipeline, drawing comparisons to past legends like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. But while the hype surrounding him continues to grow, Lindblad's journey is anything but manufactured—it's a story of passion, precision, and perseverance that began long before Formula 1 scouts took notice. Lindblad's first taste of motorsport came on two wheels. At just three, he gave motocross a shot but quickly realized it wasn't for him. "When I was three years old, I had a go at motocross but didn't enjoy it, but then at five my dad bought me my first kart,' he recalled. That kart, a modest gift from a motorsport-enthusiast father, changed everything. What followed was an obsession with racing that would define the rest of his childhood. Karting wasn't just a hobby; it was a battlefield where Lindblad discovered his calling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'The speed and close racing were exhilarating. From this early stage, my passion for karting was ignited and the seed was planted for me to push myself to be the very best I could be.' This fire was further fueled by a father who operated as both mentor and mechanic, insisting on independence and skill over shortcuts. While most prodigies choose between school and sport, Lindblad never settled for less in either. 'I'm extremely determined and motivated to do well academically… I have a great passion for Maths and Science,' he said, underscoring a work ethic that's as sharp in the classroom as it is on the track. Arvid's rise through karting was meteoric. British Champion at 11, WSK Super Master Series winner in OKJ class, and soon after, a coveted spot in the Red Bull Junior Team. After a face-to-face with Helmut Marko in Portimao, his trajectory was set. By 2022, he was making waves in Formula 4, and the following year, he dominated the Macau Grand Prix—securing pole by half a second and cruising to victory on one of the world's toughest street circuits. Red Bull wasted no time, promoting Lindblad to FIA Formula 3 in 2024. He responded with victories in Bahrain, Barcelona, and a home double at Silverstone. Fourth in the standings as a rookie earned him a fast-track ticket to Formula 2 in 2025, where he continued to impress—winning six races in Formula Regional Oceania and clinching a feature race win in Barcelona. Recognizing his maturity and consistency, the FIA granted Red Bull's request for an early Super Licence—weeks before Arvid turned 18. The governing body acknowledged he had 'consistently demonstrated outstanding ability and maturity in single-seater formula car competition.' Now serving as a test driver for Racing Bulls, Lindblad got his first taste of F1 machinery at Imola in February 2025, piloting the 2023 AlphaTauri AT04. Whether performing at Red Bull Showruns or racing footballers at Elland Road, one thing is clear—Arvid Lindblad is not just the future; he's ready now. Also Read:
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Formula E star Dan Ticktum says Red Bull have not had a better junior driver since he was dropped by Christian Horner
DAN TICKTUM says Red Bull have not had a better junior driver since he was dropped by the team in 2019. The British racing driver now races for Idris Elba's backed Formula E team Kiro Racing Co and stars in the sport's new fly-on-the-wall series - Driver. Advertisement 3 Dan Ticktum has found his home in Formula E after earning a bad boy reputation in motorsport Credit: Getty 3 Ticktum and English actor Idris Elba who has backed Formula E team Kiro Racing Co. Credit: Getty 3 Ticktum spent two-years at Red Bull's academy Credit: Getty Ticktum, 25, He was banned for a year from ignoring a safety car to purposefully crash into a karting rival. He was later signed by both Red Bull and Williams' F1 driver academies and was axed by both. Ticktum has got a smile back on his face in Formula E though and has recalled his time in Red Bull's academy ahead of this weekend's double header in Tokyo. Advertisement READ MORE ON MOTORSPORT He said: "Red Bull has got their reputation for being quite ruthless. I understand how it operates and I quite like it. 'I don't necessarily agree with all the decisions. It's very black and white and if the results aren't on paper that's it really. 'Marko knows how to spot a good driver, he does get knocked for some of his harsher decisions. 'I had the year of F3 which was a very successful year. I was double world champion that year, some pretty political stuff went on there, I won't go into too much detail. Advertisement Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'I didn't have enough super licence points because the new super license came out, I had 38 not 40 points so the FIA wouldn't allow me in F1. 'Red Bull were keen to have me at Torro Rosso at the time in 2019 so I had to do some Super Formula stuff in 2019. Man City legend Sergio Aguero's new career as a racing driver for Porsche 'Some more political stuff went on which I can't talk about, it was a bit unfair but that's life, that's racing, it happens. Advertisement 'I didn't quite get to F1 with them, I would have fit in well and to be brutally honest I would have been better than pretty much any junior they've had since me.' Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull has been a hot-topic over the past few years with a series of brutal hiring and firings. Ticktum felt the wrath of Horner and Helmut Marko when he was axed from the programme when he was driving for their junior team in Super Formula six-years ago. Advertisement It was speculated that Ticktum would replace Brendon Hartley at Toro Rosso for the 2019 F1 season, but it was given to Daniil Kvyat. His Red Bull exit came shortly after stalling his car and spinning on a curb at Autopolis in qualifying before finishing the race in 15th. Wild rumours swirled that physically assaulted his engineer - which have since been put to bed by him. Ticktum has a glittering trophy cabinet and rubbed shoulders with Advertisement His accolades include winning the Macau Grand Prix in 2017 and 2018, becoming the youngest winner at the event, and a McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner in 2017. He has several F2 victories to his name including a win at Silverstone in his rookie season and he finished fourth in the FIA F2 standings in 2021, with three victories. When asked about his battles with Norris during his karting days, he said: 'I remember having a rivalry with him in 2013 because we were both at Ricky Flynn. 'He was obviously an exceptional driver, he was particularly exceptional in karting that time because other people had started to grow. Advertisement 'He was very, very light and you had to put lead on the car and you could bolt it to the bottom of the seat. 'He had a much lower centre of gravity than anyone plus he was very good, so he was very successful in karting. 'We were tit for tat for a little bit in that season and yeah I think it was pretty clear that me and him were the most talented people doing it at that time.' Ticktum is one of the stars of Formula E's new docu-series called Driver which is available to watch on Amazon. Advertisement Ticktum was the culprit of a swear-laden rant in last season's race in Jeddah, screaming 'f***ing hell guys' at his team. When asked about the FIA's strict current rules on swearing, he said: 'If I give any answer I will end up with a £30,000 fine so no comment.' On the series, he added: 'The series is really cool. It's great to have more behind the scenes stuff. "I guess I've been edited to fit the mould of being villain, but people think I come across genuinely and tell truth which is what I am. Advertisement "Hopefully if there is season two then if they follow this year again then there will be more episodes. "It's great for the championship. The deal is incredible with Amazon." Watch Dan Ticktum in Formula E: Driver on Amazon Prime Video now and at Formula E's Tokyo E-Prix on 17th and 18th May
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Will Hickman succeed Irwin as NW200 Superbike king?
Isle of Man TT course lap record holder Peter Hickman targets a first North West Superbike win to add to the two Superstock wins he has achieved so far and his 2024 Supertwins 38-year-old returns to the international meeting with a fleet of machines which include 8Ten Racing BMWs for the big bike Lincolnshire rider's career to date includes finishing in the top six in the overall British Superbike standings on four has 14 TT wins to his name, including three in the Superbike race and three in the is also a four-time winner of the Macau Grand Prix and secured a record seven wins at the most recent running of the Ulster Grand Prix in 2019, when he also set the course lap has stood on the podium 10 times already at the North West, holds the Supersport lap record and his best lap speed of 124.799mph sees him sit fourth in the all-time list of fastest is again contending the British Superbike Championship in 2025.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Kostamo leads European entry at North West 200
Finland's Erno Kostamo will lead a strong and experienced European entry at the 2025 North West who first raced at the international road race in 2019, finished fifth on his Superstock BMW and collected two sixth place finishes in the opening Superbike races last 2025 North West 200 takes place from 5-10 May on the north coast of Northern Ireland and will be available to watch across BBC Sport a former Macau Grand Prix winner, will be joined by fellow International Road Race Championship (IRRC) regulars Almaric Blanc and Laurent Hoffman, who return to the Hoffman is a regular at the North West 200 and in Macau, and will compete in the Superbike and Superstock classes on a is one of three leading French riders to compete at the event. The 38-year-old, who collected a top-10 Superstock finish in 2024, will race a Honda Fireblade in the Superbike and Superstock Ferre will also race a Fireblade in the Superbike and Superstock classes, while Jonathan will compete on a V2 Ducati in the Supersport class, a RS Aprilia Supertwin as well as BMW machinery in the Superbike and Superstock all the latest ahead of the 2025 North West 200 here
