De Vries has “nothing else to do” to stake claim on 2023 Williams F1 seat

Mercedes reserve driver de Vries was called up by Williams shortly before the Italian Grand Prix’s FP3 session to replace Alex Albon, who was taken ill with appendicitis.

The 2019 Formula 2 champion and 2020-21 Formula E title-winner immediately impressed by outqualifying Albon’s regular team-mate Nicholas Latifi and, after a barrage of gird penalties, he started eighth alongside fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen.

De Vries backed that up with a flawless performance on…