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Red Bull's Lindblad Fills In for Verstappen in Mexico

10/20/2025

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Red Bull announced that 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad will replace Max Verstappen during Free Practice 1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
This change complies with new FIA regulations requiring drivers to give up their seats for rookies twice a season.
Lindblad, a Red Bull protege and Formula 2 race winner, previously participated in a practice session at Silverstone.
Verstappen, who has five victories at the Mexico circuit, will not be impacted by this temporary change.
This is the second time this season Verstappen has vacated his seat for a rookie, following Ayumu Iwasa's replacement in Bahrain.

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Red Bull announced that 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad will replace Max Verstappen during Free Practice 1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
This change complies with new FIA regulations requiring drivers to give up their seats for rookies twice a season.
Lindblad, a Red Bull protege and Formula 2 race winner, previously participated in a practice session at Silverstone.
Verstappen, who has five victories at the Mexico circuit, will not be impacted by this temporary change.
This is the second time this season Verstappen has vacated his seat for a rookie, following Ayumu Iwasa's replacement in Bahrain.