Formula 1 introduced a new rule from the 2022 season in which the teams on the grid had to put rookie drivers on the track for at least two official free practice sessions. For this reason, several teams began to plan in which practices they would comply with the FIA regulations, and at Aston Martin they waited until the Italian Grand Prix to give Nyck de Vries the opportunity.
The first Formula E world champion and Mercedes reserve, will take the controls of the AMR22 in FP1 at Monza, occupying the seat of Sebastian Vettel. The Dutchman has the experience of having driven the Mercedes W13 in place of Lewis Hamilton in free practice for the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard, as well as testing Alexander Albon’s Williams FW44 in Spain, but has never taken part in any race. the highest category of motorsport.
The British team confirmed its third participation in official practices through its social networks: “Nyck [de Vries] will drive alongside Lance Stroll, replacing Sebastian Vettel, and has already done extensive simulator work at the AMF1 headquarters at Silverstone to prepare for the session.
The 27-year -old driver showed his joy for the new opportunity with a different team, and although he is not associated with any seat, this makes him have a good letter of introduction in Formula 1: “I really want to drive for Aston Martin , especially on a circuit as legendary as Monza”.
“It will be my third FP1 session of the season, and in the third different car. These opportunities have given me a fantastic insight into how Formula 1 cars and teams work and operate,” acknowledged the Dutchman. “I hope I can bring a new perspective to the team and be able to run a racing program that is mutually beneficial.”
Team principal Mike Krack also gave his views on the Dutch driver’s involvement: “We are delighted to welcome Nyck to our team, and look forward to working with him at Monza.”
“I have watched his career with great interest, he drove brilliantly to win the Formula 2 title in 2019, and showed his class by winning the Formula E World Championship in 2020/2021, so we are looking forward to his insight and insight into our car. “, he continued.
“His achievements show that he clearly deserves a chance in Formula 1, and hopefully getting behind the wheel of the AMR22 will allow him to showcase his skills to the rest of the world,” said the Aston Martin director, who are still saving the second session of free of 2022 that remains.
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