The Danish driver Fredrik Vesti is currently causing a sensation in the world of motorsport. The Formula 3 driver recently signed with the Formula 1 champion Mercedes in their driver academy. The decision could prove to be beneficial for the Danish driver as he would secure a seat in Formula 1.
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Vesti is currently driving in the F3 with Prema Racing. But he knows that he has to continue to perform at the highest level in order to try his hand at Formula 1.
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It was a big deal for me and my career to sign with Mercedes: Fredrik Vesti
In January 2021, Vesti took a big step in his career when he signed with the Mercedes F1 Driver Academy. The deal will offer Fredrik opportunities and support the German team in his development as a driver.
“Of course it was a big deal for me and my career to sign with Mercedes. That’s what I’ve been working towards for so many years. There are so few Mercedes juniors in the world because they are looking for future champions. That was of course a huge thing for me and my partners. Undoubtedly a big boost for my career, ”said the F3 driver.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 30, 2021, Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes in action during training REUTERS / Florian Goga
Vesti also mentioned that the team had helped him in a couple of situations this year. “You have been a great help. You have a lot of experience. So if something is wrong, they are there to help. That could be from a management side or even from an engineer side at Mercedes F1.
They can help with problems with the car. It’s a big bonus and you feel more surrounded by a group that is very important in this sport. “
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The Danish driver mentions the pressure to sign with F1 champions
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As reported by F1feederseries.com, the Prema driver is very aware that he has to get results in both F3 and F2 in order to get into F1 with the German team. He also said that it is important for him to improve every time he gets in the car.
The Danish driver Fredrik Vesti in Formula 3.
“As with any other driver program, when you perform and show progress and show that you have the potential to be the best in the world, they will support you in whatever you do. It’s about results. But secondly, it is also very important to show that you are motivated and can improve.
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It doesn’t matter if you are the best F3 or F2 driver right now because if you don’t improve and develop, you are not ready for F1. That is the problem that many do not understand and why it is so difficult to be a junior, ”said Vesti.
Vesti will try to take the next step and join the F2 field next season. How long will it take for Fredrik Vesti to drive for Mercedes in Formula 1? Let us know.
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