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flag 18-year-old Swedish driver Arvid Lindblad, F1 rookie and youngest since Verstappen, debuts in 2026 Australia, crediting Verstappen’s mentorship and Red Bull’s program.

flag Arvid Lindblad, set to debut in Formula 1 at 18 years and seven months in the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, has praised four-time world champion Max Verstappen for his mentorship and humility. flag The Swedish driver, who has Indian heritage through his mother, visited India ahead of his debut, participating in the Red Bull Moto Jam event in Delhi NCR where he drove a VCARB-branded F1 car. flag Lindblad, the only rookie in the 2026 grid and the fourth-youngest driver in F1 history, credited the Red Bull Junior Programme—signed at age 13—for accelerating his career. flag He highlighted parallels between his early F1 entry and Verstappen’s, calling the Dutch champion his primary source of advice. flag While media attention focuses on new regulations, Lindblad emphasized preparation and team collaboration.

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