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Arvid Lindblad to start from back of grid in Malaysia

News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Arvid Lindblad to start from back of grid in Malaysia

RacingNews365+ 3 moreThu 1 Oct · 06:42 UTCupdated Thu 1 Oct · 09:48 UTC46Have your say

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Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls will start from the back of the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia due to a series of power unit penalties. The penalties are a result of an engine change ahead of the race at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Racing Bulls confirm Bahrain GP in Malaysia grid penaltyArvid Lindblad will take a grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, meaning he will start at the back of the field for Sunday's race at the Sepang International Circuit.

RacingNews365Thu 1 Oct · 06:42 UTCRead their report →

Lindblad gets back-of-the-grid penalty for F1's Malaysia returnRacing Bulls Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad will start at the back of the grid in Malaysia this weekend as his team fits new power unit components

the-race.comThu 1 Oct · 06:42 UTCRead →

Imminent FIA penalty with Bahrain Grand Prix grid drop set to be confirmedAn engine change has been confirmed for Sepang.

PlanetF1Thu 1 Oct · 08:11 UTCRead →

Arvid Lindblad to take grid penalty for Bahrain GPArvid Lindblad will start from the back of the grid for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a series of power unit penalties set to be applied for the race at Sepang. The Briton will dip beyond his allocation of power unit components for F1's return to Malaysia, and is set to use a fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger, and exhaust for this weekend's race. Lindblad had ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comThu 1 Oct · 09:44 UTCRead →

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Charles Leclerc throws support behind under pressure Team Principal: ‘ I trust Fred’Charles Leclerc has publicly defended Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur, whose position has been questioned due to the team's recent struggles. Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Leclerc expressed his trust in Vasseur, highlighting his management skills and the importance of their relationship for the team's future. Leclerc acknowledged that the speculation surrounding Vasseur has impacted the team's atmosphere, although he believes it has not destabilised their performance. He expressed frustration over the persistent rumours, stating that they are disrespectful and detrimental to the team's morale as they strive for better results.

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Isack Hadjar confirms grid penalty for Malaysia GPIsack Hadjar has confirmed that he will face a grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with his Red Bull team set to drop at least five places. This penalty adds to the challenges faced by Red Bull following their recent double podium finish in Baku.

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Max Verstappen to race GT3 at Portimão this monthMax Verstappen has confirmed he will compete in a GT3 race at Portimão, adding to his already busy Formula 1 schedule. The Red Bull Racing driver will race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by 2 Seas Motorsport.

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