Acting
Mar 25, 1992
Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium
Stoffel Vandoorne
Acting
Biography
Stoffel Vandoorne, born on March 26, 1992, in Kortrijk, Belgium, is a Belgian racing driver known for his achievements in Formula 1, Formula E, and endurance racing. Vandoorne rose to prominence as a standout talent in the junior ranks, winning the GP2 Series (now Formula 2) in 2015 with ART Grand Prix, showcasing his speed, consistency, and racecraft. He joined McLaren in Formula 1 as a reserve driver and made his debut in 2016, filling in for Fernando Alonso at the Bahrain Grand Prix and impressively scoring points. Vandoorne then raced full-time for McLaren from 2017 to 2018, though his time in F1 was challenging due to the car’s lack of competitiveness. In 2019, Vandoorne transitioned to Formula E with Mercedes EQ Formula E Team, where he found success in the electric series. In the 2021-2022 season, he won the Formula E World Championship, cementing his place among the top drivers in electric racing. Vandoorne has also competed in endurance racing, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he has shown his versatility across disciplines. Known for his calm and analytical approach, Vandoorne is celebrated as one of Belgium’s top motorsport talents, with accomplishments spanning both traditional and electric racing formats.
Feature Films (1)
Television & Series (4)
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive
For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.
GRAND PRIX Driver
30 Belgian top athletes and 10 famous Flemings compete against each other every day in a heroic and unique heptathlon. And they all do this in a metal container of 12 by 2.2 meters, which is driven to them. And they only get one assignment: blast as fast and as hard as possible on every part to set the best time and score over the entire course.