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Matsushita signed to McLaren in development role

McLaren-Honda have announced Nobuharu Matsushita has signed as a test and development driver with them. Matsushita, who was teammates with GP2 Champion Stoffel Vandoorne at ART Grand Prix in 2015, joins McLaren as a test and development driver. He will 'focus on simulator support and engineering work' to help race drivers Jenson Button & Fernando Alonso. Stoffel Vandoorne remains official reserve driver for 2016. Matsushita's appointment is an indication of the strengthening ties between McLaren & Honda as they enter their second year of collaboration. McLaren's Eric Boullier says that the team see a lot of potential in him, coming off his first season of racing outside Japan. The 22 year...
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