{
  "id": 10666654,
  "title": "F1 rookie Lindblad wants to take his own path to the top",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/f1-rookie-lindblad-wants-to-take-his-own-path-to-the-top",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:13:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/f1-rookie-lindblad-wants-take-his-own-path-top-6418341"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sept 29: 19-year-old Arvid Lindblad, Formula One's only rookie, has set Max Verstappen as his benchmark but intends to follow his own path to the top. The British driver, in his debut season with Racing Bulls, a sister team to Red Bull, told Reuters at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that he aims to achieve greatness like Verstappen but doesn't want to replicate his former teammate's journey.\n\nLindblad emphasized that he is focused on himself and learning as he progresses through the ranks of motorsport. Born in 2007, he started karting competitively in 2015, the same year Verstappen made his F1 debut at 17 with Toro Rosso. Lindblad has since raced in Formula Four, F3, and F2 before joining Formula One this year. Despite some mistakes, including practice crashes, Lindblad has had a strong season with nine points finishes from the last 10 races.\n\nRed Bull, Lindblad's team, has not confirmed their line-up for the upcoming season but is expected to retain him. Born to a British father and Punjabi mother, Lindblad races under a British license and proudly displays his multicultural heritage on his helmet. He acknowledges the attention he receives as a role model and is determined to use his platform responsibly to promote good values in Formula One.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}