Stoffel Vandoorne caps masterful debut with maiden win

Stoffel Vandoorne (Fortec Motorsports) enjoyed a dream start to life in the Formula

Renault 3.5 Series, taking pole position and cruising to victory in the first race of the new season. The young Belgian becomes the first FR3.5 Series rookie in the competition's history to claim pole and win a race at the first attempt. Kevin Magnussen (Dams) and Christopher Zanella (ISR) rounded off the top three, while Antonio Félix da Costa (Arden Caterham) left empty-handed after retiring half-way through the race.