# Arvid Lindblad Salutes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as F1 Star Reflects on His Punjabi Roots at Edgbaston

URL: https://technosports.co.in/arvid-lindblad-salutes-vaibhav-f1/  
Published: 2026-07-16  
Updated: 2026-07-16  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Formula One’s youngest sensation just gave cricket’s youngest sensation a big shoutout — and it came with a heartfelt nod to his own Indian heritage. Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad appeared on Sky Sports’ coverage of the England vs India ODI at Edgbaston, where he praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as part of a fearless new wave of young athletes reshaping global sport. For more cricket and sports crossover stories, check out [TechnoSports’ cricket section](https://technosports.co.in/category/cricket/).

### A New Generation Taking Over Sport

Lindblad, just 18 himself, drew parallels between Sooryavanshi’s rise, Kimi Antonelli’s arrival in F1, and Lamine Yamal leading Spain into the World Cup final. He credited better access to information and technology for helping young talent break through earlier than ever. Sooryavanshi’s own rise has been remarkable — the teenager became India’s youngest international cricketer, surpassing a record long held by [Sachin Tendulkar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachin_Tendulkar), after a standout IPL season.

![Arvid Lindblad](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Arvid-Lindlblad-attends-the-Edgbaston-ODI-between-England-and-India-768x1024.jpg)

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### Arvid Lindblad: Key Highlights

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Event | England vs India, 1st ODI |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets, lead series 1-0 |
| Next match | 2nd ODI, Cardiff (Thursday) |
| Featured guest | Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls, F1) |
| Age | 18 |

### Roots and Reflections

Lindblad spoke warmly of his Mumbai visit last year, recalling a game of cricket with local kids at Azad Maidan, and shared that his maternal grandparents are Punjabi — a heritage he says keeps him closely tied to Indian food and culture. He also opened up about the emotional weight of his Melbourne F1 debut and the personal significance of racing at Silverstone, a track he first visited as a five-year-old with his father.

Interestingly, Lindblad also shares a lighthearted paddock bond with India captain Shubman Gill over their common Punjabi roots — and admitted, with a laugh, that despite racing F1 cars professionally, he still doesn’t hold a regular driving licence.

For more F1 news and driver interviews, browse [TechnoSports’ Formula One coverage](https://technosports.co.in/category/formula-1/).

## FAQs

### **Q1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?**

He’s an 18-year-old Racing Bulls F1 driver with Indian (Punjabi) heritage who made his F1 debut in Melbourne this year.

### **Q2: Why did Lindblad mention Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?**

  
He cited Sooryavanshi as part of a new generation of young sports stars, alongside Kimi Antonelli and Lamine Yamal, thriving thanks to better training and information access.