The Italian Grand Prix continues to amaze. The twists and turns concerning the pilots are more and more and, at least this time, they don't concern the penalty...
Albon has appendicitis! In his place De Vries
In fact, the official press release has just arrived at home Williams, who confirmed that Alexander Albon will be operated on for appendicitis over the weekend. The Thai will therefore not be able to be available to his team, after the good tenth position conquered yesterday in the FP2. For this, he will be replaced by reserve driver Nyck De Vries. The Dutchman has got to run in the free of yesterday, in the first sessionon Aston Martin. In this regard, we report the communique of the stable.
“Williams Racing can confirm that, after feeling ill this morning and seeking advice from the FIA and local hospital doctor, Alex Albon is now being treated for appendicitis. We can then confirm that the team's reserve driver Nyck de Vries will be driving in Alex's place for the remainder of the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Alex is in good spirits and the team wishes him a speedy recovery."
The announcement of the Thai pilot
It hasn't been missed also Albon's announcement that, through a post on Instagram, he joked about the problem that will cause him to stay in the pits this weekend.
“Appendicitis, surgery and no racing is not what I expected this weekend!
Downsides:
– Missing out on what looks like a good weekend to us
- Ache
Positives:
– Weight reduction for Singapore
– Fantastic scars”
