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Stoffel Vandoorne: 'It was a bit like driving a rally car'

Stoffel Vandoorne described his McLaren-Honda Formula 1 Team car as a 'bit like a driving a rally car' during the Formula 1 season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.  Vandoorne, who had a 'very difficult start to the race,' at the Yas Marina circuit from 13th place, said that: 'there was some damage to the car – we were really struggling and something felt very wrong. 'There was no grip at all, the car was sliding around a lot and it felt like a big problem, so it was very tough from the beginning.' The Belgian, competing in his first full season of F1 was able to bring the MCL32 home in 12th place after admitting that although 'everything gradually got a little better, but I still felt...
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