Mercedes reportedly ‘close’ to signing F3 driver Vesti
Date published:
January 14 2021
Formula 3 driver Frederik Vesti is reportedly close to signing for Mercedes, becoming a part of the development programme.
After winning the Formula Regional European Championship driving for Prema in 2019, the team gave him a seat in F3 for 2020.
The Danish driver continued to impress, winning three races – at the Red Bull ring, Monza and Mugello – and finishing the season in P4.
Such strong performances have reportedly caught the eye of Mercedes, with Danish publication
Ekstra Bladet reporting that he is set to sign a contract with them.
According to Ekstra Bladet’s information, the Formula Regional champion from 2019 and his manager Dorte Riis Madsen ‘have been working for several months in connection with Formula 1’s best team, and a signed contract is close,’ the article states.