And Mercedes takes the constructors’ title
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Nyck de Vries can still write a world championship to his name. In addition to F2 champion, he is also Formula E world champion since yesterday. Thanks to his good results, and those of teammate Stoffel Vandoorne, Mercedes also claims the constructors’ title for 2021. De Vries started in thirteenth place and managed to fight himself forward for eighth. spot, earning enough points for the championship.
About Nyck de Vries
If you don’t know the name Nyck de Vries from F2 or F1, then you probably know the Dutchman from the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In previous years he drove the Jumbo car of Racing Team Netherlands. With construction year 1995, de Vries is just two years older than Max Verstappen. At the end of last year he was allowed to make a few kilometers in the Mercedes F1 car; this was his first time getting into an F1 car.
What now?
There have been rumors for some time about a switch from Nyck de Vries or his teammate Stoffel Vandoorne (back) to F1. According to the latest reports, it would be a seat at Williams. Russell would then leave for Mercedes and one of the Formula E drivers would move on. For now, however, there are no concrete signals. Vandoorne previously drove as a driver in F1, De Vries has only been allowed to test so far.
Nyck de Vries Formula E World Champion
THIS is what it means to @nyckdevries – emotions running high!
He’s your brand new WORLD CHAMPION 🏆⚡️
2021 @BMWi #BerlinEPrix | @Niobium_Nb pic.twitter.com/MkdaCKb2b1
— ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (@FIAFormulaE) August 15, 2021