Next Sunday, Stoffel Vandoorne will line up on the Australian Grand Prix grid on the day of his 26th birthday, but the Belgian isn't expecting any gifts from his F1 rivals. McLaren begins a new chapter of its 52-year history in Formula 1 following its tie-up with engine partner Renault. The Woking-based outfit endured a troubled period of preparations in Barcelona but has since regrouped and solved its various issues. Like the entire McLaren squad, Vandoorne is now raring to go. McLaren reliability issues have been addressed - Boullier "I’m really excited – it’s the start of a new challenge for all of us," he says. "I’m keen to maximise all the track time we have on...
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