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McLaren: Vandoorne not under pressure

Eric Boullier insists Stoffel Vandoorne is 'not under pressure' as the rookie driver faces a tough first season in Formula 1. While most rookies have to prove themselves in their first season in order to remain on the grid, that is not the case for Vandoorne – and that's a good thing. The Belgian racer has finished just one race that he started, P13 and two laps down in Australia, while in China he retired. He didn't take the start in Bahrain due to yet more reliability issues from engine supplier Honda. And with few signs that Honda are going to get it right any time soon, this has raised some questions about whether Vandoorne's will be unfairly penalised. Boullier insists that...
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