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'It’s a big contrast from last year,' says Vandoorne after Ninth Place Finish

Stoffel Vandoorne says ‘it’s a big contrast from last year' after Mclaren F1 Team scored a double-points finish in the season opening Australian Grand Prix. The Belgian finished ninth while his team-mate Fernando Alonso secured a fifth place finish in Melbourne, whereas 2017 saw both drivers failing to score points. “It’s a great result for the team to have both cars in the point today,” said Vandoorne, “It’s a big contrast from last year, and I think there’s massive potential for the future. “From my side, I was a little bit unlucky with the virtual safety car, as I think we could have finished even higher up, but for the opening race I think we can be very happy.”...
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