Vandoorne joins Aston Martin as reserve F1 driver

The Belgian, who drove for McLaren between 2016 and 2018 and has most recently acted as a reserve for Mercedes, will undertake an increased F1 programme alongside his FE commitments for DS Penske.

He will share responsibilities at Aston Martin with FIA Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich throughout the intense 24-race schedule.

Vandoorne’s move to Aston Martin will also see him renew a working relationship with Fernando Alonso, with the pair having been teammates…