Dino Chiesa, who coached Lewis Hamilton, says Arvid Lindblad mirrors the seven-time champion in his blend of aggression and race craft. He praised the Racing Bulls rookie for being fast and smart under pressure, and warned he must curb his emotions as he steps into Formula 1.
Lindblad’s rise has been quick. After one season in Formula 2, where he won three races, he moved straight to F1 with Racing Bulls this year. He scored points on his Grand Prix debut in Australia. He added more points in China and Japan. The results underline a strong start for a driver who has had little time to adjust to the top tier.
Chiesa’s assessment focused on technique as much as speed. He described Lindblad as fluid and intelligent in the car. The rookie adapts his braking and driving style to suit different tyres and chassis. He looks comfortable in the rain. When he reaches another car, he tends to make the pass without wasting time. Those traits often mark drivers who can handle changing grip and traffic.
In style and mindset, Chiesa places Lindblad closer to Hamilton than to Nico Rosberg. He sees an aggressive racer who still reads situations well enough to avoid most major incidents. That mix can produce fast laps and bold moves without a high cost in mistakes. It also fits the early evidence from Lindblad’s opening races, where he was assertive yet tidy while fighting for points.
The warning comes on temperament. Chiesa says Lindblad must control outbursts that can follow setbacks, including reactions to losing to teammates in earlier stages of his career. He urged the 19-year-old to be more diplomatic in public. He advised avoiding clashes that do not help performance, at least until he is established near the front. Managing emotions, messages over the radio, and comments in the media will be part of his growth.
If that balance is found, the upside is clear. Chiesa believes Lindblad’s talent and adaptability can carry him far. Consistent speed, clean racecraft, and calm handling of pressure could draw attention from top teams over time. The long-term path will depend on keeping the aggression that makes him fast while showing the political and personal discipline F1 demands. For now, the points in Australia, China, and Japan support the view of a rookie who learns fast and attacks with purpose, while the next step is learning when to turn the heat down.