Rookie Nyck de Vries received a vote of confidence from Max Verstappen after comments from Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.
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De Vries encouraged by “very positive” two races after tough start to season
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries said the last two races marked an improvement for him following the difficulties he encountered in his first events as a full-time F1 driver.
‘I’ve made too many mistakes’, admits De Vries
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri’s rookie driver Nyck de Vries admits that he has made too many mistakes during the opening five rounds of the 2023 season.
De Vries takes blame for Norris collision as tough start to season continues
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: De Vries takes blame for Norris collision • Indianapolis queries F1’s use of slogan • Aston Martin amused by Alonso’s radio slip
Tsunoda reveals de Vries apologised for Baku sprint collision
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: De Vries takes blame for Tsunoda collision • Sargeant “extremely disappointed” to let down Williams • Alfa Romeo retired Zhou to save his engine
Sargeant puzzled by “weird” crash with De Vries as he avoids penalty
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLogan Sargeant was surprised by his collision with Nyck de Vries at the final standing restart of the Australian Grand Prix, which ended his rival’s race.
De Vries’ complaints after first AlphaTauri test were a “wake-up call” – Tost
2023 F1 season
Posted onNyck de Vries “complained a lot” about AlphaTauri’s 2022 car, which persuaded the team to make major changes for this year.
De Vries: Experience in other championships will help me in first F1 season
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlphaTauri rookie Nyck de Vries says his vast experience racing in a variety of motorsport series will benefit him during his rookie season in Formula 1.
De Vries vs Piastri vs Sargeant: Which rookie is best prepared for their F1 debut?
News Focus
Posted onIs the best-prepared F1 rookie of 2023 the delayed debutant, the hotshot with an impeccable CV or the long-awaited first American arrival?
De Vries admits he didn’t always cope with pressure during his long journey to F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.
De Vries takes number 21 and Honda name returns on FIA’s 2023 F1 entry list
2023 F1 season
Posted onNyck de Vries has chosen the race number 21 for his full-time Formula 1 debut with AlphaTauri next year.
More practice outings for Lawson and De Vries at Mexican Grand Prix
2022 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri will complete the mandated handover of two practice sessions to inexperienced drivers this weekend as Liam Lawson returns.
De Vries was once McLaren’s ‘next Hamilton’ – so why did he end up elsewhere?
2022 F1 season
Posted onThere would likely be no Lewis Hamilton in F1 without McLaren. Nyck de Vries was their next prodigy, but did their support slow his way to F1?
AlphaTauri expect De Vries “to be very competitive from the first race” in 2023
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri are expecting “a lot” from Nyck de Vries in 2023, and believe his learning period for F1 “will be reduced to a couple of tests”
De Vries’ F1 chance shows Drugovich needs to be ‘patient’ after F2 title win
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: De Vries’ F1 chance shows Drugovich needs to be ‘patient’ after F2 title win • Every inch matters in midfield fight – Zhou • IndyCar to test at Thermal Club
Verstappen reveals role he played in helping De Vries get AlphaTauri drive
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen revealed how he helped Nyck de Vries land a full-time Formula 1 driver at AlphaTauri for 2023.
De Vries’ strong Monza debut made hiring him an “easy decision” for AlphaTauri
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries’ impressive performance on his Formula 1 debut in the Italian Grand Prix convinced AlphaTauri to give him a full-time drive next year.
De Vries handed full-time Formula 1 seat with AlphaTauri in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onNyck de Vries, the 2019 Formula 2 champion and 2021 Formula E world champion, will race for AlphaTauri in 2023.
Star debutant de Vries wary “not only merit” needed for 2023 F1 seat
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck 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.
‘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.