Retro F1 2022: The revelation – Nyck de Vries

Author of a Grand Prix debut as unexpected as it was convincing at Monza, replacing an ailing Alexander Albon, Nyck de Vries finally won promotion to the premier category.

Published on 21/12/2022 à 14:00

Julien BILLIOTTE

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Retro F1 2022: The revelation – Nyck de Vries

Nyck de Vries all smiles in Austin (Photo DPPI)

Sometimes all it takes is a half-open back door to invite yourself into the big world. Champion of Formula 2 in 2019, then titled in Formula e at the end of the 2020-2021 campaign, Nyck de Vries gravitated around the star F1 for several years. Without any real perspective. Potential candidate for a steering wheel Williams during the 2021 transfer window, the Dutchman had to be content with his role as a reserve Mercedes after seeing Alexander albon win the bet. A year later, it was this same Albon who, despite himself, allowed De Vries to earn his F1 stripes. Victim of appendicitis just before

Julien BILLIOTTE

AUTOhebdo deputy editor-in-chief. The feather dipped in gall.

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