february 22, 2023 - Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport

Class of 2023: Junior Programme line-up officially announced

The #mercedesamgpetronasf1team confirms our Junior Programme line-up for 2023
Six drivers from 2022 continue with the Team. There is one new addition for this year, bringing the roster to seven up-and-coming talents
The programme, established in 2016, carries on Mercedes-Benz’ legacy of identifying and supporting young drivers

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is excited to confirm its Junior Programme line-up for 2023.

The programme will include seven impressive young drivers this year. They will be competing in categories that span the entire spectrum of the F1 feeder series ladder, from karting through to FIA Formula 2. Our official 2023 Junior Programme drivers are:

Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Paul Aron
Kenzo Craigie
Yuanpu Cui
Luna Fluxá
Alex Powell
Frederik Vesti.

“We’re looking forward to seeing how our Junior Drivers progress this season,” said Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO. “We saw some impressive performances in 2022, and we will continue to support them as they develop. An encouraging recent example of their progress is Kimi’s Formula Regional Middle East title. All our Junior Drivers are at very different, but very exciting, stages of their young careers and I’m sure it’s going to be another positive year for the programme.”

Gwen Lagrue, Driver Development Advisor for the Team, commented: “For 2023, our Junior Programme has drivers #racing in almost every step of the feeder series ladder. We’re optimistic it’s going to be another strong season and year of positive progress.

“After an initial taste of F1 in Abu Dhabi last year at the rookie test, we expect Frederick Vesti to be fighting for wins and be in contention for the FIA F2 title. Following a successful campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), #paularon moves up to FIA F3 and we believe he’s ready to be a front-runner in his first season.

“Andrea Kimi Antonelli will graduate to FRECA after an outstanding double title winning F4 campaign and a strong start to 2023, winning the Formula Regional Middle East championship. #alexpowell is leading our group of drivers on the international karting scene alongside #yuanpucui and Luna Fluxá; they all have the experience to deliver strong seasons. We are also pleased to welcome the talented #kenzocraigie to our programme in 2023, becoming our youngest Junior as he tackles the British karting championships.”

Further information in the press release to download

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