Stoffel Vandoorne
Belgian Formula One racing driver
Born
March 26th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Born in 1992, this racing driver competed in Formula One, primarily with the McLaren team. Early in his career, began racing in karting and progressively advanced through various single-seater formulas. Achieved success in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, winning the championship in 2010. Also won the 2012 GP2 Series Championship, further solidifying his reputation in motorsport. Made his Formula One debut in 2016 as a stand-in for Fernando Alonso at the Bahrain Grand Prix, scoring points in his first outing. Continued to participate in Formula One until 2018, gaining experience and recognition within the sport.
Debuted in Formula One with McLaren in 2016
Won the GP2 Series Championship in 2012
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