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Vesti to replace Russell in opening Sakhir practice
Mercedes' test and reserve driver Fred Vesti will get behind the wheel of W16 in the opening practice at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, replacing George Russell. The Dane will replace George Russell for the opening session in Sakhir, in line with F1 regulations which state every driver on the grid must vacate their seat for a rookie for two FP1 sessions in a season. This will be Vesti’s third rookie session, having previously driven for the Brackley-based team in FP1 in Mexico and Abu Dhabi in 2023. A rookie is classed as a driver who has started two or fewer Grands Prix. As such, Mercedes' rookie driver Kimi Antonelli has already completed his two sessions for 2025, in Australia...
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