Arvid Lindblad opens up on "fun" Liam Lawson partnership at Racing Bulls

Formula 1 rookie driver Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his relationship with his Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson.

The Briton joined the 2026 grid as the only rookie driver and has impressed in the first three rounds of the season. He scored points on his debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with an eighth-place finish, and he currently sits 11th in the drivers' standings.

Lindblad joined Lawson at the Faenza-based team, having known the New Zealander from their earlier years in the Red Bull Junior Programme.

"A lot's happened since the days of Karun Chandhok going 1v1 with Arvid Lindblad in a rental go-kart around Whilton Mill. I don't think we'll ever let Arvid live that day down!" Lawson told Motorsport.com and other select media, when asked how quickly he had adapted to working with Lindblad.

"Things happen so quickly, especially in the last couple of years. I was just home, and I was seeing some high school friends that I hadn't seen in quite a few years, and I realised I hadn't seen them in about nine years, which is just insane. 

"Obviously, things move very quickly and coming into this year with these new regulations, a lot is on us, working together, trying to communicate well and deliver what we need to the team to build on these regulations and I think so far, it's been pretty seamless and smooth and it's gone really, really well. Arvid's done a good job coming in year one to be able to do that."

Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls

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Lindblad added: "It's been fun. We've known each other since the early days in the programme, so I remember smashing round Whilton Mill, but no, it's been fun, and I think we've got along well.

"We've known each other for a while, which always helps and it's been a good vibe in the team. I've enjoyed sharing the garage with Liam. I think we've gelled quite well together and also helped to push the team forward.

"With such a big regulation change, there is so much, the rate of development for the teams is massive, especially compared to last year, where the engine's been the same forever, 11, 12 years, the fourth year of a car, so I think just having a unified opinion and being able to discuss things and really give that clear feedback to the team has been positive."