Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo)
Indian-origin Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad has praised teenage cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and spoken about his conversations with India captain Shubman Gill . The Racing Bulls driver met Gill at Silverstone during the 2026 Formula One season and also attended India’s cricket match against England earlier this year. He said they spoke about the differences between Formula 1 and cricket and how athletes can learn from each other despite competing in different sports.
Lindblad described Gill as “really nice”. “We spoke briefly about the differences between our sports and some of the ways he manages things,” Lindblad said. It’s amazing to see someone so young performing on such a big stage,” Lindblad said. Praising Sooryavanshi’s achievements, Lindblad said: “What Vaibhav has achieved is particularly remarkable. To make a name for yourself at that age is extremely impressive, and I wish him all the best,” he said.
“He’s obviously very impressive.