Force India development driver Alfonso Celis Jr. will replace Nico Hulkenberg in first practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
It will be the Mexican driver’s sixth and final FP1 outing of the 2016 Formula 1 season, during the finale weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Celis has previously driven the VJM09 in Bahrain, Russia, Austria, Italy and the United States during FP1, as well as completing runs during testing with the Silverstone-based team.
Get ready to #FeelTheFonz in Abu Dhabi – development driver @FonsoCelisJr will be in Nico's car for the final FP1 session of the year! pic.twitter.com/e9kEdslPf7
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) November 22, 2016
He will replace Renault-bound Hulkenberg in FP1 at the Yas Marina Circuit, the location for the final round of the year.
Celis has been racing in the Formula V8 3.5 series this year, finishing 11th overall after scoring one podium finish.
