Nyck de Vries has finally broken his silence regarding his departure from AlphaTauri. While much has been said from Daniel Ricciardo’s perspective amidst the announcement, we now have the opportunity to hear the outgoing driver’s side of the story.
Taking to social media on Wednesday, de Vries shared a heartfelt statement alongside a throwback photo from his early racing days. The statement reflects on his Formula 1 aspirations and expresses gratitude towards his family and supporters who have stood by him throughout his racing career.
Part of the statement reads, “Of course, it hurts that the F1 chance I dreamed of for so long ended prematurely. But life is not a destination, it’s a journey, and sometimes you have to take the hard road to get where you want to be.”
Dismissing recent rumors attributed to him, de Vries addresses the alleged quotes that circulated after his dismissal. Social media reports claimed he had been promised a seat at Red Bull for 2025 and cast doubt on Max Verstappen’s chance of winning the 2021 Drivers’ Championship. Denouncing these rumors, de Vries clarified that he had not spoken to any media and intended to take some personal time for the foreseeable future.
While his next destination remains uncertain, speculations about his future have emerged. Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko hinted at de Vries potentially taking on a significant role in endurance racing following his release. Additionally, there have been reports linking de Vries to Formula E, with possible teams of interest being Nissan or Maserati.
De Vries was reportedly in line to drive for Maserati this season until AlphaTauri made their move. Maserati Team Principal James Rossiter, speaking highly of de Vries, expressed his disappointment at the situation, stressing the Dutch driver’s talent and potential. Rossiter described de Vries as an “exciting driver” and mentioned the credibility and experience he would bring as a reigning Formula E champion.
With de Vries’ impressive track record, finding a seat should not pose a significant challenge. It is only a matter of time before we hear an official announcement regarding his plans for the remainder of 2023 or the upcoming 2024 season.
While the Formula 1 journey for Nyck de Vries may have taken an unexpected turn, his determination and talents are poised to lead him to exciting opportunities ahead. The next chapter in his career awaits, and fans eagerly anticipate what lies in store for this talented racer.
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