Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

Jolyon Palmer has raised concerns about whether Liam Lawson is ready to take on a leadership role at Racing Bulls ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following a big influx of rookie drivers in 2025, Arvid Lindblad enters as the only new face on the grid this year, changing the dynamic for young drivers across the sport.

Liam Lawson has been cautioned that the new 2026 Formula 1 cars might bring to light a weakness in his game this season. The Racing Bulls haven’t had a standout pre-season so far, but Arvid Lindblad did manage to put in more laps than anyone else during Wednesday’s morning session.