F1: Mercedes' Fred Vesti Replaces George Russell For FP1 At Bahrain Grand Prix

F1: Mercedes' Fred Vesti Replaces George Russell For FP1 At Bahrain Grand Prix

This will be Fred’s third rookie session, having previously driven for the team in FP1 in Mexico and Abu Dhabi in 2023.

The 2025 Formula 1 season will continue with the Bahrain Grand Prix. Mercedes has decided that Frederik Vesti will replace George Russell in the first free practice session during the upcoming race weekend.

Vesti set for Bahrain action, manager confirms

Frederik Vesti's manager has put an end to rumours by confirming that the Danish driver will indeed take to the track for Mercedes at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Vesti, Drugovich and Browning to drive in FP1 in Bahrain

Mercedes' Fred Vesti and Aston Martin's Felipe Drugovich will both drive in Free Practice 1 (FP1) at the Bahrain Grand Prix, replacing George Russell and Fernando Alonso respectively.

Frederik Vesti and Felipe Drugovich to contest FP1 in Bahrain

Frederik Vesti and Felipe Drugovich will contest FP1 at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix for Mercedes and Aston Martin, respectively. Vesti, 23, was runner-up in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship, the same year he contested FP1 in Mexico and Abu Dhabi for Mercedes. He also took part in the post-season Abu Dhabi test with Mercedes last year. In 2025, he combines his reserve and simulator driver duties for Mercedes with an IMSA Enduranc…

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F1: Fred Vesti To Take George Russell's Seat In FP1 In Bahrain GP, Bahrain Grand Prix: Mercedes have confirmed that test and reserve driver Fred Vesti will get behind the wheel of W16.