Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries will remain as Mercedes’ Formula E drivers next year, but Vandoorne is unsure about the future of his F1 reserve role.
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Mercedes score first one-two in Formula E as Vandoorne leads De Vries in finale
Formula E
Posted onMercedes wrapped up their first Formula E season with a breakthrough victory and one-two finish, Stoffel Vandoorne leading Nyck de Vries home.
Mercedes name Vandoorne as F1 reserve driver for 2020
2020 F1 season
Posted onMercedes has appointed former McLaren driver and Formula E points leader Stoffel Vandoorne as its reserve driver for the 2020 F1 season.
Vandoorne takes first pole in wet Hong Kong qualifying
Formula E
Posted onNear-torrential rain could not stop Formula E rookie Stoffel Vandoorne from beating the series’ roster of more experienced talent to take his first pole position in Hong Kong.
Vandoorne not considering options outside Formula E yet
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vandoorne not considering options outside Formula E yet • Grosjean reveals 2019 helmet • Alonso suspects Mercedes dominance will end
Vandoorne happy to go “back to basics” after F1 exit
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vandoorne happy to go “back to basics” after F1 exit • Decision to replace grid girls was “easy” • Renault plan “realistic” – Ricciardo
McLaren learning from Vandoorne’s struggles to get best out of Norris
2019 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren is looking into why it didn’t get the best out of Stoffel Vandoorne as it prepares for Lando Norris’s F1 debut next year.
2018 F1 driver rankings #15: Vandoorne
2018 F1 season review
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne suffered the ignominy of being out-qualified in every race by Fernando Alonso, so it was no surprise he lost his drive at the end of the year.
2018 team mates battles: Alonso vs Vandoorne at McLaren
2018 F1 season review
Posted onFernando Alonso called Stoffel Vandoorne “one of the best talents” in F1 but destroyed his team mate over the course of 2018.
Norris: I studied Alonso and Vandoorne’s differences
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: I studied Alonso and Vandoorne’s differences – Norris • Ferrari wrong to use Germany 2010 team orders – Smedley • Naoki Yamamoto should be in F1 – Button
Vandoorne is better than he looked at McLaren – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vandoorne is better than he looked at McLaren – Magnussen • Sainz doubts Verstappen blocked Red Bull move • Rich drivers at an advantage – Prost
Vandoorne 100% dedicated to “not the fastest” Formula E
2018 US Grand Prix
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne has said his switch to Formula E is a completely new challenge that he is 100% dedicated to, calling the racing “exciting” despite slower cars.
Alonso: Vandoorne is ‘one of F1’s best talents’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso: Vandoorne is ‘one of F1’s best talents’ • Ferrari fight ‘closer than it looks’ – Wolff • Renault warns costs could drive a manufacturer out
Vandoorne to join Formula E with HWA
Formula E
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne will join Gary Paffett at the new, Mercedes-linked Formula E team HWA in time for the 2018-19 season.
Stewards explain Vandoorne grid penalty anomaly
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Russian Grand Prix stewards have explained why Stoffel Vandoorne has only been moved back one place on the starting grid despite incurring a five-place penalty.
Alonso says his mission was to get Vandoorne in Q2
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso explained McLaren’s tactics in qualifying were to use his car to give Stoffel Vandoorne a slipstream to help him reach Q2.
Vandoorne fears he has “zero” chance of staying in F1
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vandoorne fears he has “zero” chance of staying in F1… • …but is tipped for Formula E switch • Toro Rosso expected to confirm Kvyat
Vandoorne: Last two seasons were ‘probably the worst in McLaren’s history’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vandoorne: Last two seasons were ‘probably the worst in McLaren’s history’ • F1-engined Mercedes road car appears • Verstappen says Honda are out-spending Renault
Vandoorne touched wall “about five times” on final Q1 effort
2018 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne took responsibility for being eliminated in the first qualifying session after what he described as an “extremely messy” lap.
Vandoorne open to IndyCar switch for 2019
2019 F1 season
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne says he may consider an IndyCar drive next year but admits Robert Wickens’ crash has made a potential move less appealing.