Arvid Lindblad, the rookie driver for the Alpine‑F1 team, crashed out of the second free‑practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday, but the young Swede said he was still proud of the pace he had shown earlier in the day. Per Formula1.com, Lindblad’s car hit the barrier at the end of the 12th lap, bringing the session to an abrupt halt. The driver, who had been running in the top‑five before the incident, described the crash as a learning experience and stressed that the team’s work on the car’s setup was progressing well.
During the post‑session interview, Lindblad said, “I was running P4 on merit.” He added that the time he achieved before the crash was a sign that the car was on the right track, and that the team was gaining confidence in the new aerodynamic package. The Alpine team, which has been steadily improving its performance since the 2023 season, welcomed the feedback and said they would use the data from the session to fine‑tune the car for the upcoming race weekend.
While the crash was a setback, Lindblad’s comments suggest that he and the Alpine crew are focused on the long‑term picture. He noted that the team’s engineers are already analysing the telemetry to understand the cause of the incident and to prevent it from happening again. The driver also highlighted the importance of staying positive in a highly competitive environment, saying that “every crash is an opportunity to learn.”
For Indian fans, the Spanish Grand Prix will be available on FanCode, with live coverage starting at 12:30 PM IST on Saturday. Alpine’s performance in Spain could have implications for the Constructors’ Championship, a factor that will keep Indian viewers glued to the action. Keep an eye on the official Alpine F1 Twitter feed for real‑time updates and driver insights during the weekend.
Source: Formula1.com
