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BelgiumVAN

Stoffel Vandoorne

Overview

Stoffel Vandoorne is a Belgian driver who entered Formula 1 with McLaren after dominating GP2. He scored points on debut as a substitute at the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix, then raced full-time in 2017 and 2018. However, McLaren’s struggles, including the Honda power-unit period, made it difficult to show his full ability, and comparison with Fernando Alonso was extremely demanding. After leaving F1, Vandoorne became a Formula E champion and remained connected to Grand Prix teams as a reserve. His career is a strong example of talent that flourished outside an unfavourable F1 environment.

Season history

SeasonTeamPOS.StartsWinsFastest lapsPodiumsPole positionsPTS
201620100001
20171620000013
20181621000012
Profile
Full nameStoffel Vandoorne
OriginBelgium
Date of birthMarch 26, 1992 (34)
F1 active period2016-2018
AbbreviationVAN
Car number2
First Grand PrixBahrain Grand Prix 2016
First win-
Career stats

Championships

0

Career points

26

Wins

0

Podiums

0

Starts

42

Best finish

7

Best ranking

16

Seasons entered

3