Nyck de Vries hopes to land a full-time drive in Formula 1 next year after his widely-praised debut last weekend, but says “it’s not only merit” that will determine whether he gets the chance.
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Ferrari encouraged by Leclerc’s “comfortable” margin over Russell at Monza
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWhile Charles Leclerc failed win from pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari drew encouragement from his margin over Mercedes.
“Strong” Norris drive could have earned fifth without pit stop misfortune – McLaren
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAndreas Seidl believes Lando Norris could have finished fifth in the Italian Grand Prix had it not been for a slow pit stop.
Herta tipped for Alpine test in latest twist to Red Bull saga
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onColton Herta is expected to take part in his second Formula 1 test later this year as Red Bull continue their efforts to place the IndyCar driver at their junior team next year.
Alpine mystified by loss of pace after strong start to Monza weekend
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAlpine sporting director Alan Permane admitted the team did not understand its step backwards in pace after Friday practice at Monza.
Paddock Diary: 2022 Italian Grand Prix
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWhile Monza’s Ferrari-mad tifosi remain as passionate as ever, the Italian Grand Prix organisers also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
‘Niki would have taken his hat off’ for De Vries’ Italian GP debut – Wolff
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThree-times Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda would have doffed his trademark cap in honour of Nyck de Vries’ debut performance last weekend, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said.
Latest Safety Car row will be ‘top of the agenda’ at FIA summit today – Horner
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe contentious ending to yesterday’s Italian Grand Prix will be a priority subject for discussion at today’s FIA summit on sporting matters in Formula 1, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes.
Vettel accuses F1 of ‘giving in’ to Italian president by allowing pre-race fly-by
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel said Formula ‘gave in’ to the Italian president’s ‘ego’ by allowing a fly-by before today’s race started.
F1 race director followed the rules at Monza, unlike in Abu Dhabi – Wolff
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff is pleased the FIA followed its Safety Car rules correctly at the end of the Italian Grand Prix, following the controversial conclusion to last year’s world championship.
“Proud” De Vries keeps debut point score after stewards issue reprimand
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries says his Formula 1 future is “out of my control” despite scoring points on his grand prix debut in Monza.
FIA explains failure to restart Italian GP after Horner claims they had ‘enough time’
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has explained why the Italian Grand Prix was not restarted after the Safety Car was sent out with six laps to go.
Hamilton says F1 should extend races instead of ending them behind the Safety Car
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 should consider allowing races to be extended in order to avoid them finishing behind the Safety Car.
Ben Sulayem to hold summit on F1 sporting standards after talks with drivers
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem will discuss improvements to Formula 1’s sporting standards in a summit tomorrow after meeting with drivers at Monza.
Enforcing track limits at Lesmo 2 “silly and unnecessary” – Magnussen
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen criticised the stewards’ decision to enforce track limits at Monza’s Lesmo 2 corner after he failed to make the cut for Q2 when his quickest lap time was deleted.
Russell: ‘You’d be stupid to bet against Verstappen winning’ despite Leclerc’s pole
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell firmly expects Max Verstappen to win the Italian Grand Prix, despite the Red Bull driver taking a five-place grid penalty.
De Vries pleased with qualifying debut despite accidental brake balance error
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries says he had a “decent” first qualifying session in Formula 1, reaching Q2 after an unexpected call-up to replace Alexander Albon.
Alonso and Hamilton praise newcomer De Vries after qualifying debut
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries earned the praise of two Formula 1 world champions after his impressive debut in qualifying at Monza today.
Hamilton jokes he may as well watch his iPad while stuck in Monza DRS train
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton joked he was thinking of bringing his iPad to watch during the Italian Grand Prix as he expects he’ll spend much of it stuck behind other cars.
“Important” for Ferrari to show it can avoid mistakes in final part of season – Binotto
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe mistakes which blighted Ferrari’s season must be avoided over the final races, says team principal Mattia Binotto, following chairman John Elkann’s comments.