Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls – 18, insists a single driving‑school lesson readies him for his licence test ─ a promise made just after he earned a podium‑finishing debut in Australia.
Early Road‑Test Confidence
Speaking to beIN Sports ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, the young Brit outlined his plan to tackle the mandatory test after a single lesson, warning only that blind‑spot vigilance remains essential.
His instructor, already aware of Lindblad’s F1 pedigree, offered little critique, stating simply that “continue checking the blind spots; otherwise you’re all good.”
Speed Limits Versus Track Fast‑Lanes
Lindblad admitted standard car rules feel alien; the idea of throttling to safety limits and keeping speeds under 30 km/h “weird” and “painfully slow,” yet he prioritised safety out of habit.
This contrast underscores how the discipline of street driving differs from the rhythm of an F1 circuit.
Mid‑Season Standings and the Upcoming Belgian Sprint
After nine rounds, the rookie sits 11th with 20 points, trailing teammate Liam Lawson by 19 points. He earned points in Australia with an eighth‑place finish, and his best results to date are seventh from Monaco and Britain.
With Spa‑Francorchamps slated for 19 July, Lindblad focuses on sharpening his pace to challenge Lawson again.
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