Nyck de Vries replaced Alex Albon for Team Williams at the Italian GP as Albon is suffering from appendicitis
Nick de Vries had a weekend to remember at the Italian GP in Monza. Subbed in on Saturday for the sick Alex Albon at Williams, the young Dutchman not only out-qualified his teammate, he scored two points on his F1 race debut after a very impressive drive at Monza. As a result, he was voted by fans, ‘the F1 driver of the day’.
Nyck de Vries replaced Alex Albon on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix after the Thai driver contracted appendicitis. The Dutchman, who won Formula 2 in 2019 and Formula E in 2021, is in the running to be Alex Albon’s teammate next year as there is ongoing uncertainty about the future of Nicholas Latifi. Williams are believed to be weighing up De Vries and American Formula 2 driver Logan Sargeant for the 2023 seat.
De Vries has had plenty of F1 experience this year and took part in first practice for Aston Martin at Monza on Friday, having done the same for Williams at the Spanish Grand Prix and for Mercedes at the French Grand Prix.
Fans react to a commendable debut race from Nyck De Vries
Fans are certainly impressed by de Vries’ first outing in an official F1 race. Let us take a look at few of the reactions on Twitter.
“Best Dutch driver on the grid”, wrote a fan who certainly seems impressed with the performance.
“Is it possible Williams have a fast car with wrong drivers?They were quick at SpaShowed great potential today”, wrote another fan.
“i was heartbroken when he won the f2 championship without securing a seat, now 3 years passed and he went to Formula E and also won another championship, proves that if you endure enough, you’ll get rewarded. hope to see him finally on the grid next year”, tweeted an ardent de Vries fan.
“Fun Fact: He pushed Latifi down to 21st in a 20 driver championship. Good job De Vries”, read another tweet.
“This guy I think has just proven hands down he is worthy of an F1 seat. Brilliant drive well deserved result”, wrote another fan, echoing similar sentiments.
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