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Arvid Lindblad Crashes After Impressive Run in Spanish GP Practice

Posted : 11 September 2026

British rookie Arvid Lindblad impressed during Friday’s second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix before ending his session in the barriers at Madrid’s new Madring circuit.

The Racing Bulls driver had climbed to fourth on the timesheets, just 0.228 seconds off Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes, before losing control at Turn 13. His car slid sideways into the barriers, damaging the front and rear suspension as well as the front wing. The crash brought out the only red flag of Friday’s Formula 1 running.

Antonelli ultimately led the session, narrowly beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, while Lewis Hamilton completed the top three. Lindblad’s impressive pace placed him fourth despite his late accident, highlighting the potential of the Racing Bulls rookie on the new circuit.

George Russell, who trails championship leader Antonelli by 66 points, finished behind Lindblad, with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri also featuring among the leading runners. Lando Norris, meanwhile, was unable to set a representative time after McLaren encountered a gearbox issue.

Lindblad’s crash reinforced concerns about the demanding nature of the Madring. The new Madrid circuit combines fast corners with close barriers and limited room for drivers to recover when they make mistakes. George Russell had already warned that the track could offer even less margin for error than Monaco because of the higher speeds involved.

The British teenager had already attracted attention earlier in the day after complaining over team radio about traffic involving Hamilton and Antonelli during the opening practice session. Despite that frustration, Lindblad's pace across Friday underlined his ability to compete with more experienced Formula 1 drivers at the new venue.

The Madring is hosting its first Formula 1 weekend and has quickly gained a reputation for being one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar. Earlier Friday, Formula 2 driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak survived a fiery crash, further highlighting the risks posed by the new track.

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