According to information obtained by Autosport, Red Bull’s request will be discussed next week during the upcoming FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau.

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If approved, Lindblad would be allowed to participate in F1 practice sessions and could even serve as a stand-in for one of the regular drivers.

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    Red Bull’s increasingly quixotic quest to find a second person who can successfully operate the RB21 proceeds apace.

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    Isn’t this old news? I am pretty sure they submitted a request back in like February already.

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      You’re right. Looks like it’s back in the news due to the World Motor Sport Council meeting happening soon.

      I’ll update the title to make it a bit more accurate.