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Former F1 star Nyck De Vries is reportedly ‘stuck’ in Bahrain after travelling there for the now cancelled Pirelli tyre test.
Former F1 star Nyck De Vries is reportedly ‘stuck’ in Bahrain after traveling there for the now canceled Pirelli tire test, as reported by Soy Motor.
De Vries had a brief stint in F1 during the 2023 season before being replaced by Daniel Ricciardo at Alpha Tauri halfway through the year.
He has since returned to Formula E and endurance racing but remains linked to F1 as McLaren’s test/simulator driver.
Due to the disruption in the region following strikes on Iran, the planned Pirelli wet weather tire test in Bahrain was canceled.
De Vries is currently unable to leave Bahrain due to the temporary airspace closure, a precaution taken amid escalating tensions in the area.
Meanwhile, Iran launched a strike on the Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, owned by Aston Martin sponsor Aramco, although no injuries were reported and some units were shut down.
As the situation unfolds, De Vries remains safe in Bahrain and is awaiting clearance to return home while tensions escalate in the region.
