F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad on his first 3 races, where he needs to improve, and more

Arvid Lindblad of Visa Cash App RB F1 Team is seen ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, from March 26 to 29, 2026. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Last year, the Formula 1 grid saw several fresh faces, as some rookie drivers joined the grid. This year, Arvid Lindblad stands alone as the single rookie on the grid.

All the 18-year-old has done is impress through his first three races, scoring points in his debut at the Australian Grand Prix. Now, as the grid returns after an extended break, the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver is looking ahead to his first Miami Grand Prix, and building on a strong start to the season. Ahead of Lindblad’s first Miami Grand Prix, SB Nation sat down with the young driver to talk about the start of his F1 journey, where he needs to improve, and his first race in Miami.

Arvid Lindblad’s 2026 F1 season so far Lindblad’s rookie season has consisted of just three races, but that is where our conversation began. How would he describe his season so far? “I think it’s gone pretty well.

I mean, obviously, Melbourne was the first race, Q3 points on debut was pretty cool. Japan, there were moments of that weekend that were really good as well,” began Lindblad. “I’d sort of summarize it that there’s been quite a few good moments, that have been sort of confidence boosters for me, and sort of shown that I can do a good job.