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Stoffel Vandoorne will be Fernando Alonso's new teammate at McLaren-Honda next year. That is the claim of the specialist Italian-language publication Italiaracing, citing sources.
The report said it will be announced by the Woking team at Spa-Francorchamps after the summer break that 23-year-old Belgian Vandoorne, the McLaren junior and GP2 series leader, will replace 35-year-old veteran Button for 2016.
Recently, Briton Button, the 2009 world champion, has been linked with a new presenting role for the popular British motoring programme Top Gear.
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Login to replykhasmir
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Here we go again... Italians are the kings of gossip, very little credibility remains...
calle.itw
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I honestly dont think Button will be replaced. I mean, Boullier has basically said that they'll stick with their current drivers. I seriously doubt Button will host Top Gear. I just hope hes in a condition to drive after being gassed during that nasty robbery.
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I agree, Button won't be replaced and I highly doubt he will host Top Gear, he has kept a brave face on with the unreliable Honda engine, and should hopefully respect that and keep him on for 2016