Stoffel Vandoorne is buoyed by Red Bull’s recent results, hoping that it means with Renault also powering McLaren next season, they can return to winning ways.

Vandoorne has suffered a torrid time in his first full season in Formula 1, more because of McLaren’s engine partner Honda than his own doing.

He has managed just 13 points in 19 races to sit 16th in the championship, one place behind Fernando Alonso.

The Belgian racer, who has already been confirmed for next season, believes better results are on the horizon.

He told the official F1 website: “McLaren is still one of the biggest teams in Formula One.