Frederik Vesti joins the Mercedes and ART Grand Prix junior program

Fourth in FIA F3 in 2020, Frederik Vesti will now be part of the Mercedes junior program. He will complete his second season in the category with ART Grand Prix.

Published on 19/01/2021 à 10:53

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Frederik Vesti joins the Mercedes and ART Grand Prix junior program

It’s been in the pipeline for several weeks, it’s now official: Frederik Vesti is now a driver Mercedes. The Danish driver joins the junior program of the world champion team of F1. “I have always dreamed of being part of the Mercedes junior program and have always worked hard to achieve it, the 19-year-old said. Working with the best team in the world is an incredible boost for my career and I look forward to creating a powerful relationship with them in the future. »

Formula Regional Europe champion in 2019, the Dane finished 4th behind his two teammates Oscar piastri et Logan sargeant in FIA F3 in 2020, but his very high level end of the season allowed him to catch the eye of Mercedes and ART Grand Prix, with whom he will race in 2021. He will also be one of the big favorites for the season 2021. Note that the French team has already announced earlier in the morning the identity of one of its two teammates: it will be the Russian Alexander Smolyar, already present in the ART line-up. last year.