Hamilton's father tried to get De Vries to F1 before
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Lewis Hamilton is happy for Nyck de Vries that he seems to be getting his chance in F1. For instance, Hamilton recalls that his father once worked hard to get this done before.
Hamilton and De Vries
De Vries finally got the chance to make his debut in Formula 1 at the Italian Grand Prix after years of hard work. Within Mercedes, the Dutchman has also impressed Hamilton, who grants De Vries his step into F1. Indeed, Lewis' father made this his business before.
When Anthony Hamilton and Lewis parted company-wise in 2010, Lewis' father had to look for other talents to manage. Paul di Resta was one of his clients, as well as the then only 15-year-old De Vries. The man born in Sneek was part of the McLaren training and Hamilton senior picked him up.
F1 debut of the second Dutchman
''Nyck is very talented. I have known him since he was very young. When I was at McLaren, my father tried to get him to F1,'' Hamilton said according to Express. That mission did not succeed at the time, but 12 years later De Vries is closer than ever to a permanent F1 seat. After his debut for Williams in Italy, the team seems unable to ignore him.
According to Hamilton, De Vries deserved that chance, as the Dutchman impressed the seven-time world champion. The former FE champion has been working behind the scenes at Mercedes on the simulator for a few years and has a positive role within the team, according to Hamilton. His possible move is therefore welcomed.