Formula 1 | Hamilton will not compete in the first free practice of the French Grand Prix

Nyck de Vries will replace English
It is the first of two young drivers’ courses required by all teams this season.

Mercedes confirmed this Wednesday that the Dutch driver Nick de Vries will ride the Englishman’s car Lewis Hamilton During the first free training session French Grand Prix next weekend.

This weekend, Nyck de Vries will take the wheel of the ‘W13’ for his first practice session. This weekend Lewis has chosen to achieve The first of two courses for young drivers are required by all teams this chapter. “George (Russell) chose one later this year,” Mercedes said on its official Twitter account.

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Every team in the Formula 1 World Championship must allow this Young and less experienced pilots Two free Grand Prix experiences during the season. Nick de Vries, 27, was the Formula 2 champion in 2019 and last year won the Formula E world title for Mercedes. He made his Formula One training debut earlier this season at the Spanish Grand Prix, replacing Thailand’s Alex Albon at Williams.

“Nick will replace Lewis for his first practice session this weekend, as part of the courses for young drivers this year. So, We can’t wait to see how it goesMercedes’ ‘team boss’, Toto Wolff, confirmed in a statement.