'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Red Bull Racing's junior driver, Arvid Lindblad, competed with Leeds United's players in a fun contest. Lindblad, in RB7, was featured in a drag race against three Leeds players at the Elland Road football pitch.
The entertaining crossover between two sports took place on June 4. Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani, and Isaac Schmidt from Leeds United raced against the iconic Red Bull RB7 F1 car, driven by F2 racer Arvid Lindblad.
The goal was to race from one penalty box to the other. While Lindblad had a vehicle, the Leeds players' agility was put to the test as they had to run. The footballers indeed had a good start as Arvid struggled to grip his F2 car on grass.
Trending
However, Lindblad picked up pace and gradually executed a smooth 180-degree turn to cross the finish line and win by around 30 yards.
The Red Bull junior driver had a wide smile on his face as he defeated three quick footballers on their own turf. The RB7 car played a key role as its pace helped Arvid emerge victorious.
Meanwhile, Arvid Lindblad last raced in F2's feature race in Barcelona. Starting from the pole, he had a perfect start and converted it into a brilliant victory.
Lindblad is currently ranked P3 in the F2 championship with 79 points, whereas Alex Dunne and Richard Verschoor are placed P1 and P2, respectively.
Red Bull mulling F1 super license for Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad, Red Bull Racing's junior driver, is just 17 years old and will turn 18 in September 2025. The age eligibility to claim an F1 super license is 18 years, and the Bulls are reportedly requesting the FIA to make an exemption for Lindblad.
FIA can make an exemption in case a driver establishes their readiness to compete in F1. The criteria includes a 300km test run in an F1 car, and Red Bull did a test run with Arvid in Imola.
"Lindblad has the points for the super license. We also completed a 300km test with him in a Formula 1 car at Imola, so he could theoretically step in. But he doesn't turn 18 until September. That's why we're currently applying to the FIA for an exemption for the super license. Antonelli got it, too. We see no reason why the same shouldn't be true for Lindblad," Helmut Marko told Auto Motor und Sport [via Racingnews365]
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes made his F1 debut in 2025 after he turned 18 in August 2024. He made his practice debut in the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, but 10 minutes into the session, he crashed, marking an unfortunate end.
Regardless, the Bulls rate their junior driver, Arvid Lindblad, very highly, and they could consider him for a role with the Racing Bulls in 2026.
