Frederik Vesti

Williams looking to sign Mercedes driver

Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Mercedes Junior driver and Formula 2 star Frederik Vesti is being watched “closely” by Williams, with the German believing this is why Logan Sargeant hasn’t been given a new deal yet. Sargeant is the only driver on the grid yet to be retained for 2024, with Sunday’s Abu

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Mercedes announce Lewis Hamilton replacement for 2023 Abu Dhabi GP

Ahead of this weekend’s season finale in Abu Dhabi, Mercedes have confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will be replaced in Free Practice 1. To complete the mandatory two rookie FP1 sessions, the Silver Arrows will field Formula 2 star Frederik Vesti. Vesti recently replaced George Russell in FP1 at the Mexican Grand Prix, with it now

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Mercedes to run 21-year-old instead of George Russell at Mexican GP

It’s been reported that Formula 2 driver Frederik Vesti is set to drive for Mercedes at the Mexican Grand Prix later in the season, in Free Practice 1. As part of the current regulations, every team must field a young driver in two FP1 sessions, something the Silver Arrows are yet to do. Vesti is

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Mercedes set to run 20-year-old in Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, at the end of the season, Pirelli will be conducting their final 2023 tyre tests, with all teams required to nominate an established driver and a rookie to take part in the tests. Most teams have a rookie reserve driver, who we have seen deployed in recent weeks during the mandatory young

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