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Williams to run Formula E champion as rookie driver at Spanish GP

Article To news overview © Mercedes-Benz-EQ Williams have confirmed that reigning Formula E World Champion Nyck De Vries will join the team for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, taking to the track during Friday's FP1 session. The Dutch driver will replace Alex Albon for the hour-long practice, fulfilling one of the two mandated young driver sessions the team must complete this season. The 27-year-old, who has been a young driver with both McLaren and Mercedes, was crowned F2 World Champion back in 2019 before going on to race in Formula E and sports cars. He has been a regular in the F1 paddock since then, thanks to his association with Mercedes, and has also tested in IndyCar. The news...
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