Vesti on life as Mercedes reserve and his F1 plan

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti recently shared insights into his demanding role and F1 aspirations after a thrilling hot lap of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Vesti spends countless hours in the simulator, contributing significantly to the team's performance, particularly focusing on the 2026 car and assisting George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. He emphasizes the value of Free Practice 1 outings for young drivers to showcase talent and integrate with the team, despite the immense pressure. Having moved up from a successful junior career and finishing runner-up in F2, Vesti is inspired by the recent wave of rookies making the F1 leap. He remains determined to secure a full-time F1 seat, viewing the upcoming 2027 regulation changes as a potential opportunity.