We gave followers of @McLarenF1 the chance to quiz McLaren Test and Development Driver, Stoffel Vandoorne on everything from Belgian waffles to what inspires him to keep pushing this year’s GP2 title contest. Here’s the pick of the best questions in 140 characters…
Q: Aldana Vicente @AldanaVicente91: “What was the best advice that you have received? #BelieveInMcLarenHonda”
A: Stoffel: “Believe in yourself.”
Q: Dabi @Dabigne_kun: “Which number would you choose in F1 and why?”
A: Stoffel: “I’d choose the number seven, but Kimi already has it.”
Q: Small Blog V8 @SmallBlogV8: “If you win the GP2 title but don’t get a seat at McLaren, will you open a café in Surrey called Stoffel’s Waffles?”
A: Stoffel: “Damn, you guessed my plan! :)”
Q: Hngo ’97 @hugo_lasserre: “On which track would you come back ? (Which is not on the F1 calendar)”
A: Stoffel: “Imola. I’ve never raced there but I’ve seen it on TV and played it on my PC and it looks great.”
Q: cute as a Button @zhm1lk6: “What do you like more Saturday race or Sunday race?”
A: Stoffel: “Saturday – the feature race, it’s more action packed.”
Tony Jones @theboyjones69: “What do you do in your spare time?”
SV: “Hang out with friends.”
Q: Richard #6 @rdstaxi: “What’s your favourite food? #AskStoffel”
A: Stoffel: “Italian food – pizza.”
Q: Chlöe @chloespittalk: “On the GP2 calendar what is your favourite track and what track would like to see added to it?”
A: Stoffel: “Spa. It’s my home track and it’s the best in the world.”
Q: Junaid @JunaidSamodien_: “Do you have a pre-race ritual? And if so, could you share it with us?”
A: Stoffel: “I hang out with my team. And I always get in the car on the left side with my right foot first.”
Q: Let’s race @Lets_race_now: I’m going to Belgium next week, the most beautiful place to see there?
A: Stoffel: “Central Brussels is beautiful. If you’re a racing fan, go to Spa!”
Q: Patrick G @PatrickG1976: “Which car do you drive in your private life? Dank u Stoffel.”
A: Stoffel: “A Honda Civic – kindly supplied by @HondaRacingF1.”
Q: Sean Kennedy @thewoodentulip: “What has been you most favorite race this season?”
A: Stoffel: “Monaco, it’s special. I had to fight for the win from P4 at a circuit that isn’t easy to overtake on.”
Q: sam godbehere @samgod1973: “Who’s your favourite f1 driver of all time?”
A: Stoffel: “Ayrton Senna. The fastest and the greatest.”