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Vandoorne lands Mercedes role for 2019

From McLaren reject to Mercedes, Stoffel Vandoorne has landed the role of Mercedes' simulator driver for 2019, a job he'll do alongside his Formula E commitments. Vandoorne is set to leave the Formula 1 grid at the end of this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after McLaren decided not to renew his contract. The Belgian racer will instead compete in Formula E, racing for HWA. He will, however, maintain some F1 ties as he will also be Mercedes' simulator driver for 2019. 'I'll be doing the simulator work in the F1 team for them, with Mercedes,' he explained 'That's an exciting part for me as well, to still be involved in the F1 world, to be with the world champions as well. 'It will be a very...
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