Ditched by McLaren, Formula 1 refugee Stoffel Vandoorne has secured a drive with the HWA Racelab Formula E team for the forthcoming season starting in Riyadh in December.
Vandoorne announced on Twitter:
Mercedes are entering Formula E for the first time this season with HWA, Vandoorne will join recently crowned DTM champion Gary Paffett in the team.
Vandoorne said, "It definitely won't be easy. My objective is to be competitive in the series as soon as possible and to make a good impression."
"It's great to work alongside such an experienced driver as Gary Paffett. I am pretty sure that we will benefit from each other during the season. Although we are all newbies to the series, I have no doubt that we will have a steep learning curve."
It brings to an end a brief and disappointing Formula 1 career for the 26-year-old Belgian from whom a lot was expected, but circumstances at McLaren and his own poor form have conspired against him.
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