Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston enter rookies in Bahrain GP FP1

Five rookie drivers will take part in Free Practice 1 at Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix, with Frederik Vesti driving George Russell’s Mercedes W16.A Formula Regional European champion in 2019 and Formula 2 runner-up in 2023, Vesti has been on Mercedes’ books since 2021, currently acting as the team’s reserve driver alongside Valtteri Bottas – on top of his racing commitments in the ...Keep reading