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Vandoorne thrilled by 2017 McLaren seat

– Stoffel Vandoorne has described his promotion to a McLaren seat for 2017 as an "enormous honour," after the team confirmed he will race alongside Fernando Alonso next season.Vandoorne has been a member of McLaren's young driver scheme since 2013 and has occupied the role of reserve driver since mid-2015, alongside his dominant GP2 title campaign.Vandoorne made his Formula 1 debut in Bahrain, in place of the injured Alonso, but will now graduate to a race seat full-time next season, with Jenson Button stepping aside."First of all, I want to express my gratitude to everyone at McLaren, and especially Ron [Dennis], for showing faith in me," said...
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