French GP 2022: Nyck de Vries to replace Lewis Hamilton in FP1
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In a surprising turn of events, Nyck De Vries has been reported to replace Lewis’ Hamilton for Mercedes’ first run in the Circuit de Paul Ricard for the FP1 session of the French Grand Prix. This announcement has come as a result of the regulations issued by the FIA, which states that the racing teams have to run rookie drivers in two FP1 sessions across the season.
Reigning F1 Constructors’ World Championship title-holder Mercedes is yet to announce who is going to be the second rookie to drive for them in the FP1 sessions in one of the races to come. Nyck De Vries is Mercedes’ test and reserve driver, and he is also often spotted in the post-race interviews where he usually accompanies Sky Sports’ Will Buxton. De Vries is all set to sample Mercedes’ W13 at Paul Ricard on Friday.
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Nyck De Vries sets in as Hamilton’s replacement for the FP1 session at Paul Ricard
The news regarding Nyck De Vries replacing seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton was revealed during Mercedes’ team preview that took place just ahead of the French GP weekend. During the announcement, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff said, “Nyck is replacing Lewis in first practice this weekend, as part of the allocated sessions for young drivers this year. So, we’re looking forward to seeing how he gets on.”
This will be Nyck De Vries’ second Grand Prix weekend outing, as the Dutch racer made his F1 debut in 2021 when he replaced Alex Albon at Williams during Spanish Grand Prix FP1.
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