Malaysia’s Jazeman offered F1 drive next season

Malaysia's Jazeman Jaafar flashes the thumbs up sign after winning the Monaco Grand Prix in the Formula Renault 3.5 race in May.

PETALING JAYA: Jazeman Jaafar’s Formula One dream has come true – albeit with one last hurdle for him to clear.

The 22-year-old Malaysian, who impressed everyone by winning the Monaco round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series from pole position in May, has been offered a race seat with one of the Mercedes-powered teams in Formula One next year.