Todt on Vandoorne: "I am still convinced that he is an excellent driver"

Nicolas Todt, son of the FIA chairman Jean Todt is hoping Stoffel Vandoorne will get another chance in Formula 1 after being dropped by McLaren.

The Belgian made his debut for McLaren in 2016 at the Bahrain Grand Prix and became the first reserve driver to score points on debut since Sebastian Vettel at the 2007 United States Grand Prix.

However, in September McLaren announced Vandoorne would leave the team and he has since joined HWA Racelab in Formula E.

Todt reflected on his tough season at McLaren.

"First of all, he was in a bad car, that does not help,” Todt said to Speedweek.

Vandoorne partnered Fernando Alonso and failed to challenge the Spaniard significantly.