Junior Formula Series
F2 Jeddah Weekend - From history made to lessons learned
Red Bull Juniors leave their mark on Jeddah's Corniche Circuit
Round three of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship unfolded at the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit, offering another thrilling chapter in the season’s early battles. The Red Bull Junior Team trio—Arvid Lindblad, Pepe Martí, and Oliver Goethe -- faced unique challenges on the demanding street track, each leaving their mark with spirited performances.
Arvid Lindblad in the garage of Campos in Jeddah 2025 - Formula 2
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Arvid Lindblad racing Formula 2 in Jeddah 2025
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Arvid Lindblad in the parc ferme after his victory in Jeddah 2025 - F2
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Arvid Lindblad in in the pit lane of Jeddah 2025 - Formula 2
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Lindblad makes history with first F2 win
At just 17 years old, Arvid Lindblad became the youngest ever Formula 2 race winner with a sensational Sprint Race drive. Starting from P6, he charged through the field with calm precision — overtaking Minì with DRS on lap 3 and capitalizing on Martí’s Turn 8 mistake to move into second. Though he initially crossed the line in P2, a penalty for Verschoor promoted him to victory.
Really happy with the result today, youngest ever F2 race winner.
“A huge thank you to the team, a really good race coming from P6 to P1,” Lindblad said, displaying both humility and focus as he looked ahead to Sunday’s feature race.
He backed up his breakthrough with a points-paying P7 finish in the Feature, confirming his adaptability and early-season potential.
Martí takes another podium but wants more
Pepe Martí continued his strong form with P2 in the Sprint Race, battling hard and even taking the lead early with a bold move on Verschoor at Turn 1. A brief off at Turn 8 dropped him behind teammate Lindblad, but Martí fought back to reclaim second from Minì.
“To be honest, it’s a good result P2, but I’m not happy at all… I’m quite let down by my own performance.”
It’s good for the championship, but I’m not really proud of the result.
Martí’s determination paid off with another solid drive to P5 in the Feature Race, cementing his status as a serious championship contender.
Goethe gathers experience in the Streets of Jeddah
Oliver Goethe continued his steady progress with finishes of P11 and P14. While not in the points, the MP Motorsport rookie showed growing confidence on one of the calendar’s toughest circuits.
Completing both races cleanly was a step forward for Goethe, providing valuable experience for the season ahead.
Rank
Person
Team
Time
1
J. Crawford
DAMS Lucas Oil
1:43.579
2
V. Martins
ART Grand Prix
+0.022
3
L. Fornaroli
Invicta Racing
+0.092
Championship Standings Update
- Pepe Martí holds 2nd in the standings with a win and two Sprint podiums from the first three rounds.
- Arvid Lindblad climbs to 7th after his historic win and consistent points haul.
- Oliver Goethe sits 13th, steadily building momentum in his rookie campaign.
Looking Ahead
The Jeddah weekend showcased the strength and promise of the Red Bull Junior Team. With Lindblad’s historic breakthrough, Martí’s relentless pursuit of perfection, and Goethe’s continued growth, all three drivers are shaping up to be key players when the series moves to Europe. Next stop Imola...
Formula 2 Jeddah - Formula 1 YouTube Channel
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