Nyck de Vries

Williams turned to Formula E champion Nyck de Vries to fill in for Alex Albon after he was diagnosed with appendicitis – leading to the Dutchman rushing to ...

He was 13th fastest in the session, but will start his first ever F1 race in eighth place after a swathe of grid penalties for other drivers were taken into account. "I was having a coffee in the Paddock Club for an appearance, and it was quite early in the morning," he later revealed. This all happened only one and a half hours prior to FP3, so there was not a lot of time to quickly get my head into it." "I was watching the F3 podium with a cappuccino. He completed both practice sessions on Friday, but never got into his car the following day as [he was struck by appendicitis and taken to hospital for surgery](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-albon-italiangp-nyck-devries-27957299). He has also practiced for Williams this year, so at least has some experience behind the wheel of the FW44.

Dutch driver Nyck de Vries will start the 2022 F1 Italian GP in P8 on his debut, right next to Max Verstappen.

I hope for Nyck that nothing crazy happens in the first lap and that he can just drive a nice race.” “Of course he has already driven in Formula 2 and also in enough other classes. The two Dutchmen will be starting P7 and P8 with de Vries right behind his well-wisher Verstappen. de Vries finished P13 in Q2 but thanks to the numerous penalties, he will be starting P8 next to his compatriot Verstappen. “It is of course nice for Nyck and of course also quite unusual that he drove two different cars during one weekend. I hope for Nyck that he will especially enjoy it.

De Vries endured a strong maiden race, running inside the points for much of the event before crossing the finish line in ninth, behind the Safety Car.

De Vries is alleged to have driven “erratically” towards the end of the race, and will now face the stewards. His performance on the track on Sunday makes for a strong case, however his hard work may well come undone if the stewards opt to hand him a time penalty. Nyck de Vries is in danger of losing his ninth place result at Monza after being summoned post-race to see the stewards.

Nyck de Vries has not received a penalty from the FIA for careless driving behind the safety car, only a warning. It means that the Dutchman retains his ...

The safety car concluded that there was nothing wrong and De Vries could keep his ninth place. It means that the Dutchman retains his ninth place finish on his debut in [Formula 1](/en/race-classes/formula-1). The driver did so convincingly, as he seemed to secure the ninth place after a great qualifying session.

TOTO WOLFF has giving a glowing reference to a potential star who could replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

"I think we forget how he dominated in F2 [en route to the title in 2019]. The Dutchman has been earmarked as a potential long-term candidate to replace [Lewis Hamilton](/latest/lewis-hamilton) when he retires and the Formula E champion impressed in his first qualifying session. He made an even bigger impression in his maiden qualifying session, condemning Latifi to a Q1 exit and securing P13 with a solid lap.

Nyck de Vries will keep the two points he scored on his F1 debut at the Italian GP, escaping with a reprimand for a case of "erratic driving"

Therefore, in mitigation the stewards decide to impose the penalty of a reprimand instead of a higher penalty.” “The driver advised that after the second lap under the safety car he was unsure about why his display was showing that he was at risk of being under the delta time,” the stewards’ explanation read. [placed under investigation](/formula-1/summons-puts-de-vries-debut-f1-points-finish-at-risk/) for an incident in the closing stages of the grand prix, with he and his Williams team getting summoned to see the stewards post-race.

Nyck de Vries was one of the stars of the Italian Grand Prix, finishing ninth for Williams having only been called up as Alex Albon's replacement on ...

That’s what you need to be doing to be a Formula 1 driver.” “In this case, Nicholas hasn’t got the pace that he needs to stay in that position in Formula 1. De Vries went on to reach Q2 and qualify 13th, which became eighth once all the various grid penalties were applied. “I’m sorry but this is the way it is,” he said bluntly. [comments section below](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/de-vries-latifi-williams-hill-27964564#comments-wrapper). [F1](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/) race with a superb ninth place at the Italian Grand Prix.

Nyck de Vries has suggested his nervous lack of sleep may have helped him to secure points on his F1 debut at the Italian Grand Prix.

"That is why I was really happy with our strategy and how we managed that. "I didn't really have much time to think because everything was so rushed. "I asked for a lot of help from the team, how to deal with the tools on the car to influence the balance. "But perhaps that helped me. I couldn't think and I had to get on with the job." "The last 24 hours have been a dream," said de Vries.

Toto Wolff is impressed with Nyck de Vries after his points finish at the Italian Grand Prix. As Mercedes' reserve driver, the Dutchman is well known to the ...

It showed exactly what he is capable of," said Wolff. [Toto Wolff](/en/team-bosses/toto-wolff) is impressed with [Nyck de Vries](/en/f1-drivers/nyck-de-vries) after his points finish at the [Italian Grand Prix](/en/grandsprix/italian-grand-prix). So the Mercedes team boss is happy that a lot of points were earned after all.

Not only did he grab points on his debut, but it also only took De Vries 53 laps to jump above Williams teammate Nicholas Latifi in the drivers' standings!

It showed what he is capable of doing.” Imagine what he could do with a whole season of racing! Speaking on the team radio after the race, the Dutchman said “****!

George Russell and Nyck de Vries know each other well. The Mercedes driver was for some time the friend of Seychelle de Vries, the sister of the Dutch ...

[Formula 2](/en/race-classes/formula-2) title and the [Formula E](/en/race-classes/formula-e) world championship, yet he has never been given a chance in the pinnacle of motor sport. Russell replaced [Lewis Hamilton](/en/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton) because of a corona injury at Mercedes in 2020. Although Russell is a few years younger, he has competed against De Vries for several years in the past so he knows how good the 27-year-old driver is.

The Dutch driver was drafted in at the last minute to replace Alex Albon at Williams for the Italian Grand Prix, with the team's regular driver currently ...

Click here to find out more about our partners. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You can select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices.

"This has been incredible. Points on debut," de Vries said over the team radio, complaining also that his shoulders were 'dead'. "Great job, Nyck.

[Alex Albon](/topic/alex-albon)went down with appendicitis. [Jost Capito](/topic/jost-capito)told him. [Italian Grand Prix](/topic/italian-grand-prix)at Monza.

Nyck de Vries hailed a "dream" F1 debut as his last-minute call-up to Williams in place of the unwell Alex Albon saw him out-qualify and out-race regular ...

Yeah, it showed what he’s capable of doing." Of course, I can only do my job. [READ MORE: 100 years of Monza – We pick the most spectacular Italian Grands Prix from each decade of Formula 1](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.100-years-of-monza-we-pick-the-most-spectacular-italian-grands-prix-from.1q7hUu1YPrEhvQInT2E6vH.html) [‘Driver of the Day’](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.driver-of-the-day-superb-race-debut-earns-de-vries-your-vote.4j4BUI1FMsg1EZbQikHofl.html) – it’s been amazing." After the race, De Vries was summoned by the stewards for allegedly "driving erratically" as he defended against Alfa Romeo rival Zhou Guanyu in the closing stages – the only potential blot on his F1 debut copy book. [READ MORE: Verstappen takes his first-ever Italian Grand Prix win behind the Safety Car as Leclerc has to settle for P2](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-takes-his-first-ever-italian-grand-prix-win-behind-the-safety-car.3Jo49yrxzyLb1G4FPtePdV.html) Talk then naturally shifted to the chances of De Vries landing a race seat for the 2023 season, with Williams one of several F1 teams yet to confirm their full driver line-ups. Reflecting on the weekend, which marked his full Grand Prix debut after a handful of practice outings, De Vries said: "The whole experience, from yesterday until now, has just been a dream. "Jumping on a car on the drivers’ parade and seeing all the excitement for Formula 1, getting the opportunity to race, starting in the top 10, executing a good race, scoring points debut, being called [Albon came down with appendicitis](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-albon-ruled-out-of-italian-grand-prix-with-appendicitis-as.5TjaGYJohrzYVyKqLvSy5Y.html) ahead of Saturday's track action. Nyck de Vries hailed a "dream" F1 debut as his last-minute call-up to Williams in place of the unwell Alex Albon saw him out-qualify and out-race regular driver Nicholas Latifi at Monza. Despite having no mileage in the FW44 at Monza, De Vries progressed to Q2 – as Latifi dropped out – and converted his eighth-place grid spot into a ninth-place finish, which gave Williams two crucial points.

There's never been an easier Driver of the Day vote in Formula 1, with Williams newcomer Nyck De Vries finishing ninth on his debut.The Formula 2 an.

“He has to deal with the pressure.” He’s always super-positive, he fires me emails. “To do this without any mistakes at all and all these new things for the first time, driving this car with all this petrol.” “He’s been a real valuable member of our team, he works does a lot of work on the simulator. “He’s a sunny boy on the outside but he pushes and he’s very tough which is a good combination. “He deserves a place here, I think, so I hope today’s been good for him.”

Nyck De Vries put himself in pole position for a full-time Williams seat next season with a superb drive at the Italian Grand Prix, although his weekend ...

Following that safety car period, De Vries was reprimanded by the stewards for a potential case of erratic driving. “He therefore reduced speed in order to remain above the delta time. De Vries went on to reach Q2 and qualify 13th, which became eighth once all the various grid penalties had been applied. The Dutchman, who drove Sebastian Vettel’s Aston Martin in free practice one on Friday, only found out he would be racing this weekend on Saturday morning when The stewards took note of the fact that the driver was a ‘last minute’ replacement for the usual team driver and had driven this car for the first time in FP3 at this event. [F1](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/) race debut at the Italian Grand Prix was almost taken away from him.

NYCK DE VRIES scored points on his F1 debut just hours after being told he had a race seat at the Italian Grand Prix.

@MattyWTF1 said: “It took just one race for Nyck de Vries to push Latifi into 21st in a 20-driver championship. Twitter user @skillschampion2 said: “I'd sack Latifi the moment he gets out of the car. F1 fans were quick to slam the Canadian on social media with many urging Williams to replace him.

Nyck de Vries was in so much pain after the Italian GP he struggled to get out of his car…

[Pierre Gasly](http://www.givemesport.com/pierre-gasly) was also on hand to congratulate the Dutchman in Parc Ferme, with him still stuck in his car at that point. can, can someone help me or am I alone in Parc Ferme? I can literally not even lift my arms anymore.” [Kevin Magnussen](http://www.givemesport.com/kevin-magnussen) documenting the toll it took on him to be thrown back into the sport with minimal training. [Toto Wolff](http://www.givemesport.com/toto-wolff) at Grands Prix, watching on and taking it all in from some of the best in the business, surely looking to make his move into the sport in the near future. [Formula One](http://www.givemesport.com/formula-1) debut at the Temple of Speed this weekend, replacing [Alex Albon](http://www.givemesport.com/alex-albon) for [Williams](http://www.givemesport.com/williams) as the Thai driver was sidelined after having to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis.

WILLIAMS DRIVER Nyck de Vries survived being summoned to the stewards to keep P9 at the Italian Grand Prix.

Therefore, in mitigation the stewards decide to impose the penalty of a reprimand instead of a higher penalty." Nick de Vries was allowed to keep P9 at the Italian Grand Prix despite later appearing in front of stewards for allegedly driving erratically. But despite a time penalty appearing inevitable, De Vries escaped with only a reprimand and was allowed to keep his two points.

Nyck de Vries was so knackered after his first Formula One debut, at the Italian Grand Prix, that he needed to be helped out of the car by Williams ...

Nyck de Vries says his chances of securing an F1 race seat for 2023 won't entirely come down to “merit”, claiming that there “are more factors that.

Again, I am just very grateful and happy that I took this opportunity, that I was able to live this moment. Again, no one is able to take this from us so I am just a happy man.” I hope Albon is OK, I know he’s gone through a hard weekend, but for Nyck to have jumped in and finish in the top ten in his first race, that’s mega for your first race since ages.” “Oh, incredibly happy for Nyck, and really proud of him,” Hamilton added. “In this world, not everything is based on merit and there are more factors that play a role in deciding a line up. That’s why I am so grateful it turned out well and we took the opportunity.