Mercedes posted a tongue-in-cheek job advertisement on Thursday as they seek a replacement for newly-retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg, and immediately got ‘applications’ from the likes of Kamui Kobayashi and Karun Chandhok.
The notice, similar in format to the usual automotive vacancies, was published in Britain’s Autosport magazine under ‘drive available’ for the amusement of readers rather than any serious intent.
“As part of the travelling team, you will be responsible for the operation of an F1 car at track events including demos, tests and grands prix,” it said.
“Ideally, you will have a proven track record in skills including steering, braking and in particular, accelerating. Possession of an FIA Super Licence will be an advantage.”
The perks included subsidised restaurant facilities, life assurance, private medical cover, on-site gym and a company car lease scheme.
Other required skills, apart from being “self-motivated with a strong desire for success”, included showing ‘extreme patience in the face of media attention’ and being able to identify clearly the strengths and weaknesses of competitors.
Note to wannabe drivers: there was no address to send applications to nor a deadline for the position.
Rosberg announced his retirement last week and dominant Mercedes have no need to advertise the hottest vacancy in Formula One, with anyone remotely qualified banging on their door.
The team’s 22-year-old German reserve Pascal Wehrlein, who raced for Manor this year, is the bookmakers’ favourite to partner triple world champion Lewis Hamilton next season.
William Hill cut his odds from 9/4 to 4/7 on Wednesday with Williams’ Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas the 5/2 second favourite.
“While it would be a big step up for him (Wehrlein), he seems to be the man the punters are predicting to replace the world champion,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.
Some applicants:
Here is my CV!! @MercedesAMGF1 http://pic.twitter.com/aJUFdAlqHX
— KAMUI KOBAYASHI (@kamui_kobayashi) December 8, 2016
Please Find attached files. I would like to apply for your F1 driver job for 2017 @MercedesAMGF1 http://pic.twitter.com/1vFf7E0IxW
— Taki Inoue (@takiinoue) December 8, 2016
Hang on @MercedesAMGF1… Just seen your ad – I'm nearly there!! http://pic.twitter.com/FSrP3wgC67
— Karun Chandhok (@karunchandhok) December 8, 2016
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