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Mercedes Formula 1 team has announced that Joshua Durksen will join the team’s driver development programme from the 2026 season.
Joshua Duerksen has been announced as joining the Mercedes Formula 1 team’s driver development programme, starting in the 2026 season. Duerksen made a strong impression in Formula 2 with 12 podiums and four wins in two years with AIX Racing. He will be driving for Invicta Racing in 2026 and is excited to work with Mercedes. Duerksen will also race for Invicta Racing in Formula 2 this season and aims to secure the team’s third consecutive driver’s title. He will be involved in simulator work and Testing of Previous Cars sessions as part of his role with Mercedes, alongside other team members like Doriane Pin and Anthony Davidson. The Mercedes team is working towards a successful season and is determined to return to the front of the field under the new regulations.
