Lindblad qualifies eighth for Belgian Grand Prix at Spa
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Arvid Lindblad achieved a career-best P8 in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The 18-year-old driver recorded a lap time of 1m 45.143s, improving on his previous best finishes this season, including starting ninth in Australia, Canada, and Great Britain. Following a 10-place grid penalty for Lando Norris, Lindblad's position will adjust to seventh on the grid. He praised his team's upgrades and expressed confidence in converting this starting position into a strong race result, mentioning a focus on executing well during the race.
- •Lindblad qualifies P8 for the Belgian Grand Prix
- •His time was 1m 45.143s at Spa-Francorchamps
- •Lando Norris's penalty moves Lindblad to P7
- •Lindblad has improved throughout his rookie season
- •Team upgrades contributed to his performance
"Arvid Lindblad secured a career-best result of P8 during Qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
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