Mercedes runs job ad for F1 driver with 'proven track record'


Formula One - F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Circuit of Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil - 12/11/2016 - Mercedes' Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany drives during the qualifying session. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

LONDON (Reuters) - Mercedes posted a tongue-in-cheek job advertisement on Thursday as they seek a replacement for newly-retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg.

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.

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