Nyck de Vries courted interest from many different Formula 1 teams, but opted for AlphaTauri because "the best option is always the most obvious".
The Dutchman suddenly found himself in demand after a surprise F1 debut at last season's Italian Grand Prix. Subbing in at short notice for Alex Albon, missing due to appendicitis, De Vries finally had the opportunity for which he had been patiently waiting for years.
It's safe to say he grabbed it with both hands. Behind the wheel of the least competitive car on the grid, the Formula 2 and Formula E champion matched the best result Williams managed all season and, suddenly, his phone was lighting up.
