Williams confirmed Alex Albon is receiving treatment in hospital after starting to feel unwell on Saturday morning; the team say the 26-year-old driver is in “good spirits”; Mercedes reserve driver Nyck de Vries will take Albon’s place for the remainder of the weekend in Monza
Last Updated: 10/09/22 11:48am
Alex Albon is receiving treatment in hospital for appendicitis
Alex Albon has been ruled out the Italian Grand Prix amid ongoing treatment for appendicitis and will be replaced for the remainder of the weekend in Monza by Nyck de Vries.
Williams said Albon is in “good spirits” despite receiving ongoing treatment in hospital having fallen ill on Saturday morning.
De Vries, who is reserve driver to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes, will make his Formula 1 race debut on Sunday, having previously driven in practice sessions.
“Williams Racing can confirm that, after feeling unwell this morning and seeking medical advice from the FIA and local hospital, Alex Albon is now undergoing treatment for appendicitis,” the team’s statement said.
“Following on from this, we can confirm that the team’s reserve driver Nyck de Vries will drive in place of Alex for the remainder of the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Alex is in good spirits and the team wishes him a speedy recovery.”
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