Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Red Bull's Lindblad Granted F1 Super License Before 18
The FIA has given a special license to Arvid Lindblad, who drives for Red Bull's junior team, allowing him to potentially race in Formula 1 before he turns 18.
This happened because Lindblad has shown he is very skilled and the FIA made an exception to the age rule.
Usually, drivers have to be 18 to get this license.
Red Bull asked for this so Lindblad, at only 17, can have the chance to drive in F1 practices.
This decision highlights Lindblad's exceptional talent and readiness for higher-level racing.
Arvid Lindblad, a Red Bull junior driver, has been granted a Formula 1 super license.
The FIA granted the super license before Lindblad's 18th birthday.
Lindblad will turn 18 on August 8th.
The FIA can grant a super license to drivers who demonstrate outstanding ability and maturity at 17.
The super license was granted after a request from Red Bull.
- Who
- Arvid Lindblad, a Red Bull junior driver.
- What
- The FIA granted Arvid Lindblad a Formula 1 super license.
- When
- Before his 18th birthday on August 8th.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To allow Lindblad to potentially participate in F1.
- Driver
- Arvid Lindblad
- Team
- Red Bull Junior
- Birthday
- August 8
- License Granting Body
- FIA
- Age When Granted License
- 17
