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Lewis Hamilton's FP1 replacement at the French Grand Prix Nyck de Vries has been told that despite finishing ninth in the session, he is unlikely to claim a permanent seat at Mercedes. The Dutchman took over from the seven-time world champion due to an FIA ruling that sees each team give experience to younger drivers in one session throughout the season.

Charles Leclerc edged Max Verstappen in the first practice race, but De Vries finished ninth in Hamilton's car while George Russell took fourth at Paul Ricard. The 27-year-old was one of the first few drivers out but despite finishing in the top ten, pundit Paul di Resta does not believe he will claim a permanent seat at Mercedes.

"It's a strange one," Di Resta told Sky Sports F1. "Because Nick was picked up from the same program as Lewis in McLaren and a good amount of time after Lewis, after Lewis had progressed he was the next