Vesti Details Impressive P3 in FP1; Russell Admits Mercedes Not yet on Top of Upgrade at 2026 F1 Mexico City GP
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Russell Backs Vesti for Cadillac’s 2027 F1 Seat After Mexico FP1
George Russell is urging Cadillac to consider Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti for its 2027 Formula 1 lineup. Vesti strengthened his case with a standout Mexico City practice session, while Cadillac weighs options to partner Sergio Perez.
Frederik Vesti claims to be more motivated than ever to arrive at Formula 1, after having impressed in the first free training session of the Grand Prix of Mexico City. The Danish, Mercedes reserve driver, replaced George Russell on the first training weekend and ended with the third best time, [...] The content I also wore with an eye in place of Cadillac after impressing in Mexico appears first in F1PT.
Vesti details impressive P3 in FP1; Russell admits Mercedes not yet on top of upgrade at 2026 F1 Mexico City GP
George Russell admitted Mercedes have yet to get on top of their new package after Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP, although he and Kimi Antonelli both finished inside the top four in FP2. Earlier in the day, Frederik Vesti stood in for Russell and took a superb third place in FP1. Ant
Ferrari led the Friday free training of the Grand Prix of Mexico City, but Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren showed to be close in the fight for pole. George Russell recognized Italians' favoritism, while Red Bull seeks to recover time after Max Verstappen's incident with Liam Lawson. George Russell, driver of the [...] The post GP Mexico City F1: Red Bull and Mercedes close to Ferrari first appeared on AutoSport.
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