Manor Marussia pair Will Stevens and Alexander Rossi are set for five place grid penalties after taking a new gearbox at the Singapore Grand Prix. Both drivers crashed during Friday's practice sessions and the squad has elected to fit a new gearbox to each of the MR03B machines. The pair will sustain a nominal five place grid penalty, though with the duo likely to qualify on the back row of the grid it is unlikely to affect the final starting grid.

Alexander Rossi says the chance to make his Formula 1 debut with Manor Marussia at the Singapore Grand Prix is 'surreal'. Rossi has had reserve driver stints with both Caterham and Marussia and twice came close to making his debut with the Anglo-Russian team in 2014, prior to its demise. Rossi, who has been racing in GP2 this year, says that he now has an opportunity to prove his worth across the remainder of 2015. "The big thing that I've been missing for the last […]

Roberto Merhi thanked Manor Marussia for his opportunity to race in Formula 1, following the news that Alexander Rossi will replace him for five of the remaining seven races in 2015. Rossi will make his Formula 1 debut this weekend in Singapore though will step back to complete his GP2 season, meaning that Merhi will return to the seat in Russia and Abu Dhabi. "At the beginning of the year they gave me a great chance to be part of the team and be a […]

Manor Marussia driver Roberto Merhi has opted to call time on his commitments in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series this year. Merhi battled Carlos Sainz Jr. for the title in 2014 and ultimately placed third in the championship, alongside his practice outings for Caterham. Merhi committed to the series this year with Pons Racing but also joined Manor Marussia in Formula 1, though was only initially confirmed for the "opening rounds." Merhi has competed in every race for Manor Marussia this season and consequently has […]

Will Stevens says he is ready to stay in Formula 1 beyond the end of 2015, as he bids to prove his value within the sport. Stevens occupied roles with Caterham and Marussia last year before stepping up to a race seat in Abu Dhabi with the now defunct Caterham squad. Stevens subsequently moved across to the revived Manor Marussia outfit and has a best finish of 13th, which he achieved at his home race in Britain. "We’re racing at the back, but the people […]

Manor Marussia reserve driver Fabio Leimer will make his debut for the squad during the first practice session at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Leimer, the 2013 GP2 champion, joined the team as its official reserve driver prior to the Canadian Grand Prix last month. Leimer will replace regular driver Roberto Merhi during the opening 90 minute session at the Hungaroring on Friday morning. "On this most difficult of weekends for the team, I am very appreciative of their decision to continue with my planned […]

Manor Marussia driver Roberto Merhi has been excluded from the results of this weekend's Formula Renault 3.5 Series round in Austria after triggering a huge crash at the finish. Merhi slowed suddenly as he crossed the line in fourth position at the Red Bull Ring and was collected by rival Nicholas Latifi, who was sent flipping over the back of Merhi's Pons machine. Neither driver was injured in the accident but Merhi, who was demoted to 11th following a separate time penalty for exceeding track […]

John Booth says that Manor Marussia is entering a 'positive phase' after a difficult start to the 2015 season. Booth's squad endured a turbulent winter period as it fought for survival before making it to the first race of the year in Australia and returning to the grid in Malaysia. Despite occupying last place in the Constructors' championship, Booth says that the situation is improving and that the outfit should be back to full strength by the end of the year. "After a very difficult, […]

Manor Marussia team boss John Booth has praised the attitude and ability of Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi, as the 2015 season reaches its halfway point. Stevens made his Grand Prix debut with Caterham at the end of 2014 before moving to Manor Marussia across the winter, while Merhi's Formula 1 experience was limited to selected practice outings with the now-defunct team last year. Booth says that the pair have performed well in difficult circumstances, with Merhi registering the team's best 2015 result at the […]

Manor Marussia driver Roberto Merhi says he was pleased to claim the squad's best result of 2015 as he finished in 12th position at the British Grand Prix. Merhi endured a challenging weekend at Silverstone but stayed out of trouble in the race to secure 12th position as the squad earned its highest finish of the campaign. "I’m so happy to end the team’s home race in 12th position," he said. "To be honest, this had not been the best weekend for me prior to […]

Manor Marussia has unveiled a tweak to its livery courtesy of a new sponsorship deal, which will run through to the end of the 2015 campaign. The squad has used a predominantly red and white livery since it was resurrected at the start of the 2015 season, following financial turmoil during the winter period. A tie up with Flex Box means that for the remainder of the season the sidepods of the MR03B will be painted blue. The revised livery will make its track debut […]

Manor Marussia is set to bring its first upgrades of 2015 for its home race at Silverstone this weekend. The outfit occupies last position in the Constructors' championship and has been using a modified version of its 2014 challenger, the MR03B, since it returned to the grid in Malaysia earlier this year. The squad will now bring an update to its modified car this weekend and team boss John Booth is hopeful that the gap to its nearest rivals will be shortened. "It’s true that […]