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Stoffel Vandoorne gets F1 lifeline as Mercedes reserve driver

Formula E racer Stoffel Vandoorne has been named as a reserve driver with Mercedes Formula 1 team ahead of the 2020 season. Vandoorne is currently leading the Formula E standings with the Mercedes EQ Formula E team, and will share the role with former Sauber and Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez. The Belgian left F1 at the end of the 2018 season after two unsuccessful years with McLaren. The two drivers have been called up to replace former Mercedes reserve driver Esteban Ocon, who will drive for Renault alongside Daniel Ricciardo in F1 this season. Following the cancellation of the Sanya ePrix and the Chinese Grand Prix, there are only three events that clash on the Formula E and F1 calendars...
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