Formula 1 star spotted in PREM Rugby club jersey ahead of Dutch Grand Prix

A member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2021, Lindblad made his Formula 1 debut for Racing Bulls at the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year and will be back behind the wheel at Zandvoort this weekend.

Newcastle finished bottom of PREM Rugby last season but have undergone a major transformation since being acquired by the Austrian energy drink giant last summer.

The club have recruited 22 new first-team players ahead of the new campaign as part of a significant rebuild.

The Red Bull influence has also been felt off the pitch, with the club adopting a new name and identity before unveiling a fresh set of kits.

Newcastle have moved away from their traditional black, with navy blue now taking centre stage on the home shirt to better reflect the brand's colours.

Red Bull has a major presence in motorsport, owning both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, with 19-year-old Lindblad representing the latter in Formula 1.

Born in Surrey, the highly rated youngster is enjoying his first full season at the highest level after making a rapid rise through the ranks. He stepped up to FIA Formula 2 with Campos in 2025 and became the youngest race winner in the championship's history.

Still only 19, Lindblad is regarded as one of the sport's brightest prospects and could eventually earn a move to Red Bull Racing, where he would potentially line up alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

For Newcastle, having their new jersey worn by one of Red Bull's rising Formula 1 stars offers another boost to the club's growing profile.

They will hope the increased exposure can bring fresh attention and support, while the heavy investment behind the scenes finally helps deliver improved results on the pitch.