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FIA stewards issued reprimands to Carlos Sainz and Arvid Lindblad for separate incidents during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s final practice session. Sainz was penalized for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags, while Lindblad was cited for leaving the track at Turn 15 to gain positions. Both drivers will start the race from their qualifying positions, with Sainz in ninth and Lindblad in 15th.
George Russell set the fastest time in FP2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli. The session was interrupted by a red flag after Arvid Lindblad crashed at Turn 8, while several drivers reported handling issues and technical problems.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli led FP2 at the Madring circuit in Madrid, beating Leclerc as grip improved on the tricky, low-runoff track; Arvid Lindblad crashed into the barriers at Turn 13 prompting a red flag with about 25 minutes left, while Hamilton, Russell and Verstappen were among those pushing for faster times and Norris dealt with a gearbox issue and other drivers cycled through the new Madrid layout.
The FIA has granted 17-year-old Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad a Super Licence, allowing him to participate in F1 activities despite being under the usual age requirement, due to his demonstrated ability and the recent rule change that permits dispensation for exceptional young drivers. This decision provides Red Bull with additional driver options, especially in case of penalties affecting current drivers like Max Verstappen.
The FIA has approved Red Bull's request to grant young driver Arvid Lindblad an FIA superlicence before his 18th birthday, allowing him to serve as an F1 reserve driver ahead of schedule due to his outstanding performance in F2, with potential for a 2026 F1 debut.
Red Bull is seeking an FIA exemption for 17-year-old driver Arvid Lindblad to obtain an F1 superlicence, which could give the team a backup driver option in case Max Verstappen faces a race ban. The FIA will decide next week whether to grant the exemption, which is possible under a recent clause allowing exceptional young talent to qualify early. Lindblad has demonstrated strong performance in junior categories and F2, making him a promising candidate for future F1 roles.