The rumours about Nyck de Vries in Formula 1 are everywhere. The Dutchman is linked to a seat at Williams and Alfa Romeo. In an interview with Jack Plooij during the Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport Wolff talks about the chances of De Vries in Formula 1.
"Nyck is a great guy, he is the current Formula E champion and that is something to be really proud of. And he made us win the Formula E constructors championship. He is a great guy, massively intelligent with a lot of social intelligence. When you look at him, he looks like a proper Mercedes driver", Wolff told the camera, laughing.
"I’m in two minds, cause I don’t want to lose him in Formula e for next year, but he also deserves a seat in F1. I would never block him from a Formula 1 seat."
How big is the chance?
Plooij asks if Wolff can give a percentage on how likely it is that we will see De Vries in Formula 1 next year. "Can I give a percentage? Fifty percent chance", Wolff finishes. With the announcement of Kimi Raikkonen 's retirement, it won't be long before the ball starts rolling and more seats are announced.