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Lindblad gets green light for F1 race debut

Jun.11   The FIA has given Arvid Lindblad's fast track to the Formula 1 grid a big boost.   Just as the prospect of a one-race ban hangs over Max Verstappen's head, F1's governing body on Tuesday considered a request from Red Bull to grant British-Swedish F2 talent Lindblad the mandatory F1 credential.   Lindblad, currently third in his rookie F2 season, had already qualified for the super license based on the points system, but the FIA requires any eligible Formula 1 driver to be 18 and with a valid road driver's license.   He passed his driving test over the winter, but Lindblad does not turn 18 until September.   'That's why we're currently applying to the FIA for an exemption,...
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