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ART completes 2022 F2 line-up with Mercedes F1 junior Vesti

ART completes 2022 F2 line-up by signing Mercedes F1 junior Vesti

Vesti joined ART for his sophomore FIA Formula 3 campaign last year, replicating the fourth-place finish he had secured in his maiden F3 season with Prema – albeit with two fewer wins at the French squad.

Having won the feature race at the Red Bull Ring last year Vesti had hoped to contend for the F3 title, but was outclassed by eventual winner Dennis Hauger and Trident pair Jack Doohan and Clement Novalak.

Vesti linked up with ART in the post-season F2 test at Abu Dhabi, managing a high watermark of ninth in the first day’s afternoon session.

“To sign my FIA Formula 2 contract with ART Grand Prix is a big thing for me,” said Vesti. “We worked incredibly hard in F3 last season and to continue the progress into Formula 2 together is important for my next step.

“Now it is crucial to understand all the small details of Formula 2 to achieve the maximum in 2022.

“Testing in Abu Dhabi went really well, and I learned a lot of new things. I can’t wait to be in the car for the first test…

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