Summary
Arvid Lindblad, an 18-year-old, is set to become Britain's youngest Formula 1 driver at the Australian Grand Prix in March. He is the fourth youngest driver ever in F1 history and the first British driver with Indian heritage to reach this level. Lindblad comes from a multicultural background, with his family having influences from the UK, India, and Sweden.
Key Facts
- Arvid Lindblad will be 18 years and seven months old at the Australian Grand Prix.
- He is joining Formula 1 as part of the Racing Bulls team.
- Lindblad will be the fourth youngest driver in F1 history, following Max Verstappen, Lance Stroll, and Kimi Antonelli.
- He was promoted by Red Bull to their second team after competing in the Formula 2 championship.
- Lindblad has a diverse heritage, with a Swedish father and an Indian mother.
- His family has a history connected to the 1947 partition of India.
- Lindblad is one of five British drivers on the F1 grid this year.
- He acknowledges his languages skills are limited, speaking a little Swedish and a few words in Hindi.
