Mercedes junior Frederik Vesti to make F1 practice debut at Mexican GP, set to replace George Russell
Vesti, a Mercedes junior, is reportedly set to take over 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell’s car for the op💦ening pಌractice session in Mexico, according to Danish outlet .
On Tuesday Mercedes announced that Vesti will take part in his first-ever F1 session over a grand prix weekend, but the team have not yet confirmed whether he will replace 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton or Russell.
The outing will mark 21-year-old Vesti’s first taste of the W14 and follows his F1 debut which came with Mercedes at the end-of-season young driver test in Abu Dhabi last year🎶.
Vesti, who has taken four wins in F2 this season, sits second in the drivers’ championship and is 12 poin🌃ts behind Theo Pourchaire with three rꦐounds to go.
Vesti’s outing will satisfy one of the two mandatory FP1 ses🐼sions Mercedes must reserve for rookie drivers this year.
"I'm incrediꦑbly pr𝓡oud to be doing the FP1 session in Mexico City with the Team - it's a dream come true,” Vesti said.
“To think in less than two months that I'll be doing my first ♐official Formula One session with Mercedes, who have won eight consecutive Constructors' Championships, is amazing.
“This has been my dream since I was very young and something I've been fighting for through my whole juniꦯor career. It's taken a lot of hard work, and this is a very important step for me on my journey.
“To be able to develop myself in an F1 car alongside some of the best drivers in the world is something I'm 🌸looking forward to.
“I want to thank Mercedes for this incredible opportunity, as well as my sponsor𒈔s and manager for always believing in me. I can't wait to be driving W14 for the first time."
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said: “Fred has executed💖 an impressive Formula 2 campaign so far this season. Driving in an FP1 session is the next step in his development and we're looking forward toܫ giving him that opportunity.
“He is a talented young driver, not only quick but thoughtful, and he understands exactly what the Team is looking for from him in the car. I am sure he will perform well and provide a solid star𝄹ting point for our work over the weekend."
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