Racing Bulls Driver Starts Mission for Missing Licence Despite F1 Status
- On Tuesday, Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad had his first driving lesson despite competing at speeds exceeding 200 mph, days before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
- Despite passing his theory test, the 18-year-old Briton cannot yet drive unaccompanied on public roads in Britain, creating an unusual gap between his track and road capabilities.
- Lindblad told reporters, "It's a bit sad that I haven't got my licence," adding, "It was funny for a bit and now it's just getting a bit silly." Mercedes' Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli passed his driving test in Italy last year at 18.
- While visiting the Sky Sports commentary box at Edgbaston on Tuesday during the England versus India cricket one-day international, Lindblad discussed his driving status and received a personalized England cricket shirt.
- The Racing Bulls driver now focuses on the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend, expressing anticipation for the fearsome Eau Rouge corner: "I think it's going to be a feeling I've never had before.
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Arvid Lindblad begins driving lessons as F1 rookie lacks UK licence
Arvid Lindblad, currently making headlines in Formula 1 with Racing Bulls and sitting 11th in the world championship standings with 20 points from his first ten Grands Prix, has taken a surprising step off the racetrack—by finally beginning the process to obtain his UK driving licence. Despite his meteoric rise in the world of motorsport, the British rookie has not yet held a full driving licence, rendering him unable to drive on public roads in…
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