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Alonso quits F1: Who will McLaren pick for 2019?
Fernando Alonso's decision to quit Formula 1 at the end of 2018 gives McLaren a serious headache as they plan their 2019 driver line-up. Shorn of the star man, who will Zak Brown entrust with aiding the rebuilding job for the beleaguered British team? We take a look at the candidates. STOFFEL VANDOORNE Age: 26 F1 races: 33 Best result: 7th Best qualifying: 7th Incumbency, if nothing else, plays into Vandoorne's favour. Had McLaren convinced Alonso to stay, the Belgian would have likely found himself out of a job after being comprehensively thrashed by his team-mate in 2018. As it is, Vandoorne's experience and familiarity in the team may be valued alongside whoever does fill Alonso's seat....
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