Italian GP: Nyck de Vries to compete in FP1 for Aston Martin

Aston Martin have confirmed that Nyck de Vries will drive for them in FP1 at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday.

The team has revealed that the Dutch driver will take one of their slots for drivers in free practice sessions that have raced in no more than two Grands Prix, and it also represents the third session of the year that De Vries will partake in.

He has driven for both Williams and his parent team, Mercedes, this season and it’s clear that relationship with the Silver Arrows is helping him get these opportunities.

Both Williams and Aston Martin have Mercedes power in the back of their cars and so have obliged, with De Vries taking the place of Sebastian Vettel at Monza in FP1.

“I am really looking forward to driving for AMF1,” said the 2021 Formula E champion.

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“Particularly at such a legendary circuit as Monza. It will be my third FP1 session of the season, and in the third different Formula One chassis, and these opportunities have given me a fantastic insight into how Formula One cars and teams function and operate. I hope I can bring a fresh perspective to the AMF1 team and can undertake a run-programme that proves beneficial to us both.”

Team boss Mike Krack added, meanwhile:

“We are delighted to welcome Nyck to our team, and we look forward to working with him at Monza. I have watched Nyck’s career with great interest – he drove brilliantly to win the Formula 2 title in 2019 and underlined his class by winning the Formula E World Championship in 2020/2021, so we are looking forward to gaining his perspectives and insights about our car. His achievements show that he clearly deserves a shot at Formula One – and, hopefully, this opportunity to