Formula 1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have hailed the performance of Nyck de Vries at the Italian Grand Prix, with reports swirling the Dutchman could be set for a permanent seat in 2023. De Vries, 27, filled in for Alex Albon in Italy and led the Williams to ninth, their joint-best finish of the season, having test-driven for Mercedes. Ad He also leads the German’s team in Formula E, winning the championship last year and it seems a matter of when, not if, he becomes a part of the F1 grid.