Carlos Sainz Jr
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How Charles Leclerc took pole for the F1 Italian GP

Saturday for the F1 Italian Grand Prix is here with final practice and qualifying.

It should be an interesting day with a host of drivers set to start from the back of the grid due to engine penalties.

The big news is that Nyck de Vries will replace Alex Albon for the remainder of this weekend.

Follow the action from Monza here!

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Nyck de Vries (NLD) Williams Racing Test Driver. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain,
Nyck de Vries (NLD) Williams Racing Test Driver. Formula 1 World…

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De Vries was driving for Aston Martin yesterday so at least he has some recent F1 experience.

He drove for Williams in FP1 at Barcelona earlier this year.

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His F1 debut awaits...

Nyck de Vries (NLD) Mercedes AMG F1 Test and Reserve Driver. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix,
Nyck de Vries (NLD) Mercedes AMG F1 Test and Reserve Driver. Formula 1…

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The big news is that Alex Albon has been ruled out of the rest of the weekend, giving an opportunity to Nyck de Vries.

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Hello and welcome to Crash.net's live F1 blog for the Italian Grand Prix.

FP3 gets underway at 12pm UK time.

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