Arvid Lindblad believes the RB21 has developed considerably since his final outing in it throughout the Silverstone weekend. Talking completely to Sportskeeda in Mexico, the Purple Bull junior outlined the contrasting traits between his two F1 take a look at experiences.
Ending sixth quickest forward of Yuki Tsunoda and simply two-tenths behind Oscar Piastri’s McLaren, Lindblad impressed Purple Bull together with his tempo, rising because the quickest among the many ten rookies collaborating within the session. Driving Max Verstappen’s RB21 for the second time, the 17-year-old as soon as once more caught the eye of Helmut Marko together with his composed and assured efficiency.
Since his Silverstone debut, the RB21 has undergone a number of key upgrades, significantly the Monza bundle, which has improved its drivability and general efficiency. In Mexico, Purple Bull launched a brand new ground to reinforce their efficiency over the past 5 rounds on the calendar. Arvid Lindblad additionally famous that the Mexican circuit’s distinctive traits made this outing distinctly completely different from his first, providing him one other precious step in his F1 growth.
Requested if the RB21 was completely different in comparison with his final outing in FP1, Arvid Lindblad stated:
“A bit bit. I imply, it’s a bit completely different. Clearly, the staff have made some upgrades in Silverstone and so they’ve clearly made a little bit of a step. So it feels just a little bit completely different. But additionally, it is laborious to know if a few of that additionally comes from the monitor. It’s extremely completely different traits to Silverstone as effectively. So it is laborious to say.”
Lindblad additionally expressed his want to finish the F2 season on a powerful notice.
Arvid Lindblad seems to be ahead to ending the F2 season with a powerful outcome
Arvid Lindblad is aiming to finish his rookie System 2 season on a excessive after what has been a difficult marketing campaign. At present seventh within the standings with Campos Racing, the 17-year-old acknowledged the steep studying curve of the championship. Lindblad believes that the bounce from F2 to F1 is a serious one, similar to the leap from System 4 to F2, highlighting the efficiency hole between the 2 classes.
He famous that regardless of using floor impact, F2 automobiles are at the very least 13 seconds slower than their F1 counterparts. The Purple Bull junior and reserve driver additionally defined that F2 automobiles are much more demanding to drive, significantly in qualifying, and managing their tires stays one of many greatest challenges for rookies.
Requested how he wished to spherical off his 2025 season, Arvid Lindblad replied:
“I am trying ahead to making an attempt to complete the yr sturdy. For my part, I believe it is not been the perfect yr. I am not likely proud of the way it’s gone. I am simply eager to get a final shot at making an attempt to complete the yr sturdy and hopefully get some good factors and hopefully win on the board.”
Requested if there have been extra challenges concerned within the F2 championship that aren’t evident from the outset, he defined:
“F2 is a very tough championship. Simply due to the character of the format; you solely have a few laps in free apply on a tough [tire] when the monitor’s actually dusty and soiled. And you then go to quali on a compound that’s two seconds faster, the monitor’s a second faster and also you’ve acquired three laps to determine it out. Making an attempt to go three or 4 seconds faster 4 hours later isn’t simple, so yeah, it’s a tough championship. The automotive as effectively isn’t simple to drive. It is floor impact. After driving the F1 as we speak, it is not as good.”
Requested if the bounce from F2 to F1 was vital, Arvid Lindblad added:
“I believe F2 is on common 13 seconds slower than F1, which for those who had been to do the identical step, that is the step between F4 and F2. So it is too massive of a step.”
Arvid Lindblad is extensively alleged to be promoted to Racing Bulls for the 2026 System 1 season. Whereas Purple Bull is anticipated to verify the choice by the tip of the yr, paddock chatter suggests an announcement may come as early because the Abu Dhabi GP.
Talking to Sportskeeda exterior the Purple Bull storage, the British-born driver was congratulated by a number of engineers and mechanics for his sturdy efficiency. With the ultimate two rounds of the System 2 season happening in Qatar and Abu Dhabi alongside the F1 weekends, the 17-year-old is keen to complete his marketing campaign on a excessive earlier than making the anticipated step as much as System 1.
Edited by Riddhiman Sarkar
