Stoffel Vandoorne has maintained that he will still be a McLaren driver in the future. The Belgian has had an underwhelming start to the 2018 season, with his two-time world champion teammate Fernando Alonso outperforming him by quite some margin.
Speaking to Belgium's Sporza news agency, the McLaren man reiterated that he was the driver for the job and that he wants long-term success with the team.
"I don't think about that.
"I focus on my own performance, which I think is more important. I just want to get everything out of my car.
"I have a long agreement with McLaren, so I'm not worried about that.
"But the team has complete trust in me. I'm not worried at all. I'm especially ready for the day when I can really race with a competitive car.
"I think I'm still the future of the team, I don't really see anyone else," he added.
"With Lando Norris, it's too early to talk about that. I'm concentrating on myself.
"I want to race with a top car as soon as possible to show what I can do, but I don't think it will take McLaren that long."
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