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McLaren play down Stoffel Vandoorne to Manor rumour

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McLaren play down rumours that Stoffel Vandoorne could be on the verge of returning to the F1 grid.

McLaren have played down rumours that Stoffel Vandoorne could be on the verge of returning to the Formula 1 grid.

The McLaren-backed junior made his grand prix debut this year when Fernando Alonso was injured, but he is now being linked with Rio Haryanto's place at Manor.

International publications De Telegraaf and Marca said that because Indonesian Haryanto's backing has run out, Vandoorne could make his bow for the backmarker team as soon as the Belgian Grand Prix in a month's time.

A McLaren spokesman told GMM: "As Ron [Dennis] has already said, Stoffel is very much part of the McLaren family.

"However, it doesn't surprise us that other formula one teams are interested in him, because he's obviously very talented and very capable. But with regard to the rumour to which you allude, it's just a rumour, nothing more."

Another driver being linked with Haryanto's place is 22-year-old British GP2 driver Jordan King.

King's father, former Sainsbury's chief Justin King, is already involved with Manor, The Sun reports that Jordan may already have a contract in place with the team.

"At the moment, Manor would be my preferred choice of destination," he admitted.

"I have been out in their car twice this year and once last year and that is the relationship I am building on."

The championship continues with the German Grand Prix this weekend.

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