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George Russell tips Frederik Vesti for F1 2027 Cadillac seat
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George Russell tips Frederik Vesti for F1 2027 Cadillac seat

Cadillac has confirmed Sergio Perez for the next F1 season, but Valtteri Bottas' future isn't as secure George Russell has labelled Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti as a shock contender to join Cadillac for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.

Mercedes reserve confirms Cadillac F1 interest as Bottas pressure increases
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Mercedes reserve confirms Cadillac F1 interest as Bottas pressure increases

Fred Vesti has admitted that he has his "eyes set" on a Formula 1 race drive with Cadillac in 2027 amid ongoing speculation over Valtteri Bottas' position in the team.

How 10 F1 rookies got on during FP1 in Mexico City
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How 10 F1 rookies got on during FP1 in Mexico City

10 rookies took to the track during first practice in Mexico City, but who impressed and who endured a more challenging session? Traditionally, the Mexico City Grand Prix sees a rush of rookies participating in FP1, with several drivers on the current grid having made their…

Mercedes reserve enters Cadillac F1 seat battle with Valtteri Bottas
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Mercedes reserve enters Cadillac F1 seat battle with Valtteri Bottas

Mercedes' reserve driver Frederik Vesti is also a contender for the potentially vacant cockpit at Cadillac, should the team opt to part with Valtteri Bottas, PlanetF1.com has learned.

Leclerc fastest in Mexico FP1 as new faces make F1 debuts
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Leclerc fastest in Mexico FP1 as new faces make F1 debuts

Ferrari and Charles Leclerc led the way in Mexico City after the opening hour of practice. Charles Leclerc finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver heading Kimi Antonelli and Fred Vesti.

F1 Mexico GP: Leclerc beats Antonelli to top FP1
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F1 Mexico GP: Leclerc beats Antonelli to top FP1

The Ferrari driver topped opening practice at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, a session that featured 10 rookies Charles Leclerc was comfortably fastest in opening practice for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix, beating runner-up Kimi Antonelli in a session 10 rookies took part in.

George Russell replaced as Mercedes makes Mexican GP FP1 announcement
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George Russell replaced as Mercedes makes Mexican GP FP1 announcement

Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti will deputise for George Russell in FP1 at this weekend's Mexico Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The swap will see Vesti make his third FP1 appearance of the F1 2026 season.