Frederik Vesti shares insights on Toto Wolff’s questions in Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Mercedes F1 reserve driver Frederik Vesti discussed his interactions with team principal Toto Wolff during the Canadian Grand Prix in a recent podcast. Vesti highlighted that he is part of a special radio communication channel alongside Wolff, James Allison, and Bradley Lord. He noted that the atmosphere can be emotional during tense team battles, particularly between drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Vesti recounted a moment when Wolff asked him if inverting the drivers’ positions would be beneficial, which surprised him. This comment sparked speculation among fans about perceived favoritism within the team.
- •Frederik Vesti reveals conversation with Toto Wolff during Canadian GP.
- •Wolff asks Vesti for driver perspective during team battles.
- •Vesti is part of a special radio channel with Wolff and others.
- •Speculation arises among fans about potential favoritism in the team.
- •Podcast discussion highlights emotional dynamic within Mercedes F1 team.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes F1’s Vesti Reveals Surprise Toto Wolff Question for Him in Canada
"Mercedes F1 reserve Frederik Vesti reveals Toto Wolff question to him in Canadian GP, as he expands on a radio channel just for handful of them. In the latest nu podcast hosted by Anthony Davidson involving Andrew Shovlin and Vesti,…
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