Who is Arvid Lindblad? The teenage Brit set to burst onto the F1 scene in 2026 | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSam BrookesWednesday 25 February 2026 11:29 GMTArvid Lindblad will join Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls this season (David Davies/PA). (PA Wire)British teenager Arvid Lindblad, 18, is set to make his F1 debut in 2026 for Racing Bulls.Lindblad, who has a Swedish father and a mother of Indian heritage, began competitive kart racing when he was just seven years old.He was raised in Virginia Water, Surrey, and attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford.He has enjoyed success in Formula 4 and Formula 3, and became the youngest winner in Formula 2 history last year.Having been part of the Red Bull Junior team since 2021, Lindblad is now set to make the step up to Formula 1 this season, driving alongside Liam Lawson for Racing Bulls, as he looks to make an impact ahead of his 19th birthday in August.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in