Arvid Lindblad is the 19-year-old British-Swedish racing driver who went from the youngest race winner in Formula 2 history to a full-time Formula 1 seat in the space of a single year. In November 2026, Racing Bulls confirmed he will stay with the team for 2027, alongside team-mate Liam Lawson, after a rookie season in which he scored points on his debut and helped the team towards its best-ever finish in the constructors’ championship.
Born in Virginia Water, Surrey, to a Swedish father and a British Indian mother, Lindblad was a Red Bull junior from the age of 13 and won titles in karting and Formula Regional Oceania, plus races in Formula 3 and Formula 2, before his promotion to Formula 1. This biography covers his age, height, career, family, net worth and the 2027 deal.
| Full Name | Arvid Anand Olof Lindblad |
| Date of Birth | 8 August 2007 |
| Age | 19 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) |
| Birthplace | Virginia Water, Surrey, England |
| Nationality | British (also holds Swedish citizenship) |
| Occupation | Formula 1 racing driver |
| Team | Racing Bulls (car number 41) |
| Known For | Youngest Formula 2 race winner; only rookie on the 2026 F1 grid |
| Net Worth 2026 | Estimated $1–2 million (media estimates) — see Net Worth section below |
Early Life
Arvid Anand Olof Lindblad was born on 8 August 2007 in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. His father, Stefan Lindblad, is Swedish and grew up in a working-class family in Småland, while his mother, Anita (née Ahuja), is British Indian. His maternal grandparents were born in the Punjab region of India before its partition in 1947, fled to Delhi, and later settled in England, where they worked as doctors. Lindblad has said he is very proud of his heritage and very proud to be British, and he holds both British and Swedish citizenship.
His parents both worked in finance in the City of London before starting their own businesses. Lindblad was given a motocross bike at the age of three and started karting at five at Daytona Sandown Park in Esher, moving into competitive karting in 2015. From the age of nine he was mentored by British racing driver Oliver Rowland. He was educated at the Royal Grammar School in Guildford until he moved into home-schooling at 15, and he completed A-levels in mathematics and chemistry. He has spoken about living with dyslexia and preferring STEM subjects, and about being diagnosed with coeliac disease at 13, which he has said hindered his growth.
Junior Career
Lindblad’s karting career took off in 2020, when he won the WSK Super Master Series in the OKJ class. The following year, aged 13, he joined the Red Bull Junior Team, first as a supported driver and then as a full member, and won both the WSK Euro Series and the WSK Final Cup for OK karts. He made his single-seater debut in Italian Formula 4 in 2022, and in 2023 he finished third in the championship with Prema, winning six races across the season, including all three at Monza. That November he won the Macau Formula 4 Race at the Macau Grand Prix circuit.
He stepped up to FIA Formula 3 with Prema in 2024 and finished fourth overall as the highest-scoring rookie. He won the Bahrain sprint race on his debut weekend, became the youngest feature race winner in F3 history at Barcelona, and at Silverstone became the first driver in F3 history to win both races of a single weekend. In preparation for Formula 2, he won the 2025 Formula Regional Oceania Championship with M2 Competition, taking six wins and 370 points and earning 18 FIA Super Licence points for the title.
His Formula 2 season with Campos Racing in 2025 made him the youngest race winner in the series’ history. At Jeddah, aged 17 years and 254 days, he inherited the sprint race win after Richard Verschoor was penalised. He then took pole at Barcelona, becoming the second-youngest polesitter in F2 history, and converted it into a feature race victory in his team’s home race. A third win followed in the Abu Dhabi sprint, and he finished the season sixth in the standings on 134 points, with three wins and five podiums.
Formula One with Racing Bulls
Lindblad first drove a Formula One car in September 2024, completing a show run in the Red Bull RB8 in Houston, and tested Racing Bulls machinery at Imola in early 2025. At Red Bull’s request he was granted an FIA Super Licence at 17, a route previously used for fellow young driver Kimi Antonelli. He made his free-practice debut for Red Bull at the 2025 British Grand Prix, setting the fourteenth-fastest time, and impressed again in Mexico City, where he placed sixth in practice in place of Max Verstappen.
In December 2025, Racing Bulls confirmed Lindblad for the 2026 season alongside Liam Lawson, replacing the promoted Isack Hadjar. He made his debut at the Australian Grand Prix aged 18, qualifying ninth and finishing eighth to score points on his first appearance. He was the only rookie on the 2026 grid, the fourth-youngest driver in Formula One history, and the youngest-ever Briton to race in the series, joining a grid that included fellow British driver Lando Norris.
His rookie season was built on consistency. According to Formula1.com, he scored points in 10 of 11 Grand Prix weekends midway through the year, with seventh-place finishes at Monaco and at his home race at Silverstone among his best results, plus points at Barcelona, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Monza and Madrid. He failed to start in Canada because of a gearbox issue. After 20 races he sat 11th in the drivers’ championship on 38 points, with Racing Bulls on course for fifth in the constructors’ championship, which would be the team’s best result. On 12 November 2026, the team confirmed Lindblad will continue alongside Lawson in 2027.
Personal Life
Lindblad races with the number 41, chosen because it resembles his initials, “AL”, and has few strong associations with other sports figures. His racing helmet uses shades of fluorescent yellow, teal and red, and features the Tiranga, the Indian flag, set between the flags of England and Sweden. He has been acclaimed by Indian fans as their sole representative in Formula One, where no Indian driver has raced since Narain Karthikeyan in 2012, and he has said he would like to see the Indian Grand Prix return.
His sporting heroes include Lewis Hamilton, who he cites as his inspiration, along with tennis’s “Big Three”, swimmer Michael Phelps and basketball great Michael Jordan. Away from Formula One he follows MotoGP, where his favourite rider is Marc Márquez, supports the England football team, and is interested in fashion design and skateboarding. Since 2024 he has lived with his parents near Lisbon, Portugal. In an interview in July 2026 he revealed he did not yet hold a driving licence, though he passed his theory test on 14 September 2026. No girlfriend or relationship has been publicly reported, and he keeps his private life out of the spotlight.
Arvid Lindblad Net Worth 2026
Arvid Lindblad’s net worth has not been officially disclosed, and published figures are estimates. Entertainment and sports profiles put it at roughly $1 million to $2 million as of 2025–2026, based on his racing career, his Red Bull backing and sponsorship deals. No single number is reliable enough to state as fact, so the range is given here with attribution.
His Formula 1 salary has not been publicly reported either, which is normal for a driver on a first full contract at a midfield team. His income comes from his Racing Bulls contract, his long-standing Red Bull support and personal sponsorships. At 19, with a confirmed seat for 2027, his earning power is at the start of its climb rather than its peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Arvid Lindblad?
Arvid Lindblad is 19 years old. He was born on 8 August 2007 in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. He made his Formula 1 debut aged 18 at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, making him the fourth-youngest driver in F1 history and the youngest-ever Briton.
How tall is Arvid Lindblad?
Arvid Lindblad is listed at 173 cm, or 5 feet 8 inches, by RacingNews365. Some profiles give different figures, from 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10 inches, so his exact height varies by source. He has said that being diagnosed with coeliac disease at 13 hindered his growth.
Who are Arvid Lindblad’s parents?
His father is Stefan Lindblad, a Swede from Småland, and his mother is Anita Lindblad (née Ahuja), who is British Indian. His maternal grandparents were born in Punjab before the partition of India in 1947, fled to Delhi, and later settled in England as doctors. Both of his parents worked in finance in London before starting their own businesses.
What is Arvid Lindblad’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been officially disclosed. Media estimates put it at roughly $1 million to $2 million as of 2025–2026. His Formula 1 salary has not been publicly reported.
Does Arvid Lindblad have a girlfriend?
No girlfriend or relationship has been publicly reported for Arvid Lindblad. He keeps his private life out of the spotlight, and no reliable source has named a partner.
Will Arvid Lindblad race in F1 in 2027?
Yes. On 12 November 2026, Racing Bulls confirmed that Lindblad will continue with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season alongside team-mate Liam Lawson, in an unchanged driver line-up.
