Force India development driver Alfonso Celis Jr. will replace Nico Hulkenberg in first practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
It will be the Mexican’s fourth outing for the Silverstone-based outfit, having previously driven the VJM09 in Bahrain, Russia and Austria.
He has also driven for the team in pre-season testing, as well as at the in-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.
Celis is currently 11th in the Formula V8 3.5 series standings after 10 rounds, racing for the AV Formula team.
During FP1 on Friday, @FonsoCelisJr will take over Nico's VJM09. The Temple of Speed, @Autodromo_Monza, awaits! pic.twitter.com/iJeA4bCQoz
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) August 30, 2016
Force India enjoyed a strong showing at the last race in Belgium, with Hulkenberg and team-mate Sergio Perez finishing fourth and fifth.
The result was enough to move Force India ahead of Williams and into fourth place in the constructors’ championship.
