Vandoorne set for Barcelona test run

Stoffel Vandoorne
Stoffel Vandoorne

McLaren reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne will receive extra running in the Honda-powered MP4-31 during the post-Spanish Grand Prix test in Barcelona next week.

Barcelona will stage the first of two in-season tests in 2016, the other to be held at Silverstone, with running taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday after each race.

Vandoorne, who replaced the injured Fernando Alonso at the Bahrain Grand Prix, is set to drive on the second day, taking over from regular driver Jenson Button.

TEST LINE-UP

Team Tuesday Wednesday
Mercedes Rosberg Ocon
Ferrari TBA TBA
Red Bull TBA TBA
Williams Lynn Massa
Renault Ocon Magnussen
Toro Rosso TBA TBA
Force India Celis Jr. Celis Jr.
McLaren Button Vandoorne
Manor TBA TBA
Haas Grosjean Gutierrez