Nyck De Vries insists he is focused on Formula E amid rumours he is going to switch over to F1 next season

Mercedes-EQ’s Nyck de Vries insists he is focused on the present amidst rumours this could be his last season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the reigning champion targets back-to-back victories at this weekend’s inaugural Jakarta E-Prix. The 27-year-old also comes into the race off the back of an appearance in Formula One. Ad/> He took the place of Alex Albon for Williams during first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix to fulfil one of the British team’s two mandated young driver sessions, which is a new rule introduced for this season.

That appearance has added to speculation that this could be De Vries’ last season in Formula E amidst talk of a move to Formula One and Williams. Jakarta ePrixTalking points: Title race hotting up as racers head for JakartaAN HOUR AGO De Vries says he is not currently thinking about anything other than the Jakarta E-Prix. “I'm highly motivated and committed to achieving what we [are trying] to do," he said.

«I really care about our sport, and I have a lot of passion for what we do. So regardless of my future, I obviously want to win and defend the championships. “There are obviously a lot of rumours, and people like to talk about it, but I'm living in the present.

And we are in Jakarta now, and we still have eight races to go to make sure it comes our way. “It's always very interesting to get the opportunity to see inside or behind the scenes of any organisation and particularly a Formula One team. It’s interesting to learn and see where people are putting their emphasis and how they are building to a weekend and how they're preparing.