Arvid Lindblad represents Racing Bulls in Formula 1. (Racing Bulls)
\n\nArvid Lindblad entered Formula 1 as the only rookie on the 2026 grid, and he made an impression straight away. In his first qualifying session in Melbourne, he reached Q3 and lined up ninth. Then, he went on to score points on debut. 19 races later, the Racing Bulls driver is happy with how his first season has gone.
\n\nSpeaking to Sports Now in a media interaction organised by Racing Bulls, he said, "I think it's been very good. I'm very happy with how the year has gone, and it's been very enjoyable."
\n\n"Qualifying especially has been very, very strong this year. I think I've been in Q3 13 times or something in 19 races, which I'm obviously quite happy with."
\n\nSaturdays have been his calling card. At Suzuka, in what was his only third Grand Prix, he defeated Max Verstappen to the final place in Q3. It was a performance which showed why he has been fast-tracked into a racing seat.
\n\nSundays have been tougher, though, and Lindblad says it himself. He sees it as a normal part of the jump to F1.
\n\n"The races have maybe been relatively…
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