Lindblad's P10 finish 'more than we could have imagined'

Arvid Lindblad, driving for Racing Bulls, achieved a remarkable P10 finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after starting from the back of the grid. He began the race in P22 due to penalties for new engine components but capitalised on early opportunities by using intermediate tyres while others struggled on slicks. His performance was aided by a late retirement from George Russell and an incident involving Lando Norris, allowing him to secure points in his rookie season.

Liam Lawson also had a strong showing, finishing seventh after a great start from P11. The results helped Racing Bulls extend their lead over Alpine in the Teams' Championship, now sitting 22 points clear. Both drivers acknowledged the team's strategic decisions and performance, with Lindblad expressing a desire to improve his race pace despite the successful outcome.