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Arvid Lindblad to take grid penalty for F1 Bahrain GP

Arvid Lindblad faces a difficult start at the upcoming Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after incurring a series of grid drops. The British driver has exceeded his limit for power unit elements during the championship's visit to Malaysia, triggering the application of multiple penalties.

For the weekend competition at Sepang, Lindblad must transition to his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger, and exhaust system. Consequently, these replacements will force him to launch the race from the very rear of the starting formation.

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