Arvid Lindblad shared his thoughts on the collision with Oscar Piastri during the closing stages of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, which ultimately ended his race. The Racing Bulls driver described the incident as part of a genuine battle on track, highlighting the competitive nature of their fight for position.
During the race, Lindblad had managed to overtake Piastri for seventh place following a restart caused by a red flag. However, on lap 58, Piastri attempted an outside pass at Turn 1, which resulted in contact between the two cars. This caused Lindblad to crash into the wall at Turn 2, forcing him to retire from the race. As a consequence, Piastri was handed a 10-second post-race penalty for causing the collision, which dropped him from seventh place.
Lindblad acknowledged that he was fully committed to defending his position, noting that Piastri had been stuck behind him for over ten laps. Despite the setback and marking his third race in a row without points, Lindblad expressed a positive outlook on his race pace and confidence, especially after recovering from earlier crashes during the season.
Meanwhile, Lindblad’s teammate Liam Lawson faced his own challenges, starting the race from the pit lane after a qualifying disqualification. Despite a difficult race and early strategic issues, Lawson managed to recover to finish tenth on track. Following penalties to Piastri and Alpine drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, Lawson was promoted to seventh place in the final classification.
Lawson described the race as tough but praised the team’s ability to recover after the red flag restart. Both Racing Bulls drivers showed resilience in a race that tested their pace and racecraft under challenging circumstances.
The incident between Lindblad and Piastri was reviewed by the stewards, who imposed a time penalty on Piastri but did not assign further blame beyond the official ruling. Lindblad refrained from making a definitive judgment until he had reviewed all available footage, maintaining a measured stance on the collision.
Overall, Lindblad’s comments reflect a driver focused on progress despite recent difficulties. His acknowledgment of the genuine on-track battle and his positive assessment of race pace underline his determination to build momentum as the season continues.