Albon out, de Vries replaces him
Ill, Alexander Albon has to put an end to the rest of the weekend. Nyck de Vries replaces him at Williams.
Nyck de Vries will make his grand debut in Formula 1. After participating in three test sessions this season, including one yesterday with Aston Martin, the Dutchman will take the wheel for the rest of the weekend.
Indeed, Williams announced just before the start of the third free practice session that Alexander Albon will not be participating. He is suffering from appendicitis and has to give up on the race at Monza.
« Williams Racing is able to confirm that after feeling unwell this morning and consulting with the FIA and local hospital doctors, Alexander Albon is now being treated for appendicitis. Therefore, we are able to confirm that the team’s reserve driver, Nyck de Vries, will be taking the wheel in place of Alex for the remainder of the weekend at the Italian Grand Prix. Alex is in good spirits, and the team wishes him a speedy recovery, stated Williams via a press release.
