(McLaren-Honda)
McLaren young driver Stoffel Vandoorne has stated that he
knows that any chance of him securing a Formula One race drive rests on whether
or not Honda decide to supply a second team with engines.
Honda return to
Formula One this season as a power unit supplier to McLaren for the first time
since they had their own team in 2008.
Vandoorne joined the McLaren Young Driver Programme in 2013
and has worked with the team developing their car and carrying out simulator
work.
Vandoorne confirmed that his ultimate aim is to secure a
race seat in Formula One and not just a position as a test and reserve role.
The Belgian is hopeful that the fact that he will remain in the GP2 Series this
season will catapult him to the top of the list when it comes to McLaren
deciding their future driver line up.
In 2015, Honda will supply just one team with McLaren having
an exclusive supply deal with the Japanese manufacturer. However Honda have
previously stated that they may be open to supplying more than one team in the
future.
© Ben Johnston 2015
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