Arvid Lindblad scores points from the back of the grid in Malaysia after an impressive recovery drive through the field.

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad achieved his fourth consecutive points finish by climbing from last place on the grid to tenth at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The 19-year-old started from the back after taking grid penalties for new power unit components but made optimal tire strategy choices to move up the field during the rain-affected race.

Lindblad capitalized on the chaotic conditions by starting on intermediate tires while other drivers struggled with slick compounds on the still-wet track surface. Late retirements from George Russell and off-track incidents involving other drivers helped secure his points position, though he described the performance as more than the team could have imagined from such a starting position.

The result contributed to Racing Bulls' strong day as teammate Liam Lawson finished seventh after an incredible launch from eleventh that briefly put him in contention with race winner Max Verstappen. The team moved 22 points clear of Alpine in their battle for fifth place in the constructors' championship as neither Pierre Gasly nor Franco Colapinto scored points for their rivals.