Lindblad set for back-of-grid start after power-unit change
Arvid Lindblad is set for a back-of-the-grid start at Sepang after a reported change to his power-unit allocation.
Racing Bulls has announced a grid penalty for Arvid Lindblad ahead of a race at Sepang International Circuit, RacingNews365 reports. A fifth power unit is being added to his permitted engine-component pool, and the outlet says he will start from the back of the grid.
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia takes place at Sepang.
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- SOURCERacing Bulls confirm Bahrain GP in Malaysia grid penaltyRacingNews365 English · Source date as found: 2026-10-01
Source context
Source: RacingNews365 English, 1 October 2026, reporting the Racing Bulls announcement and expected grid position.
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This source finding must be read within the stated scope and source context. Reported team announcement Reported on 1 October 2026, ahead of the race. The supplied material contains the outlet’s account, not the team announcement itself.
This source finding must be read within the stated scope and source context. Reported component change and anticipated starting position Before the race described by the source; the starting position is prospective. The article does not supply an FIA decision or a final starting grid. It does not specify a number of grid places lost.
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De tekst verduidelijkt dat de Grand Prix van Bahrein in Maleisië op Sepang plaatsvindt; een onterechte twijfel over de evenementnaam is verwijderd.
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