Alexander Rossi says he was unable to compete with the financial package provided to Manor by Rio Haryanto, as he missed out on a 2016 seat with the team. Rossi entered five of the final seven races of 2015 with Manor and was in contention for a 2016 drive with the outfit, as he sought a full-time drive after last year’s cameo. Rossi explained that he was in discussions with Manor but that Haryanto doubled his offer to Manor and consequently secured the seat. "I […]

Manor has confirmed that Rio Haryanto will make his Formula 1 debut with the outfit this year, meaning that the 2016 grid has been completed. Haryanto, 23, has spent the last four years racing in the GP2 Series, finishing a best of fourth in 2015 with three victories. Haryanto has previously tested for the team, most recently at the tyre test in Abu Dhabi at the end of 2015. Haryanto will link up with fellow rookie Pascal Wehrlein at the Mercedes-powered operation. "Manor Racing is […]

GP2 racers Jordan King and Rio Haryanto will drive for Manor during next week's post-race tyre test at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. King, who acts as Manor's development driver, will get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time while Haryanto will have another outing with the team, having sampled its machinery in 2010 and 2012. Each driver will receive half a day's worth of running on Tuesday. "We look forward to providing Rio and Jordan with the […]

Indonesian GP2 racer Rio Haryanto will drive for Caterham at the post-British Grand Prix test, the team has confirmed. Haryanto, who is currently in 10th place in the standings, will drive on the second day of the test next Wednesday [9 July] at Silverstone. It will be the third time that the youngster has sampled Formula 1 machinery. "I can’t wait to be back in an F1 car and I’m delighted it’s with Caterham," said Haryanto, who races for Caterham's sister squad in GP2. "The […]

Alexander Rossi and Rio Haryanto will race for Caterham in this year's GP2 championship. Rossi raced for Caterham in GP2 last season and won the feature race in Abu Dhabi. He will continue to act as Caterham's reserve driver in Formula 1 outside of GP2 weekends. "I am pleased to be back with Caterham Racing for 2014 fighting for a GP2 Championship," he said. "As returning Caterham reserve driver my duties will continue with F1 outings, my role as simulator driver and on track reserve […]