Will Stevens says he is hoping to kick start his season at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix after a disrupted start to his 2015 campaign. Manor Marussia did not run in Australia and the Briton was unable to participate in either qualifying or the race in Malaysia due to a fuel pressure problem. "There were some positive signs at Sepang with the running I was able to achieve, so I’m looking forward to building on that here in China," said Stevens. "It’s been good to […]

Manor Marussia will race in Formula 1 for the first time since last year's Russian Grand Prix after the stewards granted approval for Roberto Merhi and Will Stevens, despite neither driving qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Merhi's time in Q1 was outside of the 107% mark while Stevens did not take part in the session due to a fuel pressure problem on his car. However, both drivers posted times within the 107% barriers earlier in the weekend. "We were hoping to make the 107% […]

Manor Marussia declared themselves 'thrilled' as their car hit the circuit for the first time during practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi completed 34 laps between them across the two sessions, with Stevens' best time just under six seconds off of the pace achieved by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. "Obviously, we are thrilled to be back on track again, finally seeing all the hard work and determination paying off," said team principal John Booth. "I’m very satisfied with what we have […]

Manor Marussia say they are disappointed not to participate in the Australian Grand Prix but are sure that future races will be better for the team. The squad arrived in Australia after a rescue package was formalised last month but neither Will Stevens nor rookie team-mate Roberto Merhi were able to take to the circuit in either practice or qualifying. "It goes without saying that I’m disappointed that we ran out of time for qualifying," said Stevens. "Disappointed not just for me, but for the […]

Manor says it is aiming to be present at the season opening Australian Grand Prix and has confirmed Will Stevens as its first race driver. Stevens, 23, competed for Caterham at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and was briefly signed as Marussia's test driver prior to its demise last October. Last week, a Company Voluntary Agreement was reached in order to allow the team to exit administration, while Ferrari said that it would supply them with 2014 power units. 'The car with which Manor […]

Will Stevens says he is pleased to have finished his first race in Formula 1 as he came home in 17th place for Caterham. Stevens was drafted in by the team to race upon their return to the sport following a two-race absence and he briefly battled Fernando Alonso as the pit stops played out. "We completed the objective of the day, and that was to finish the race, which is good not only for me but also for the team – we can be […]

Caterham has confirmed that Will Stevens will line-up alongside Kamui Kobayashi at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Caterham is returning after a two-race absence and the Brit, who has previously tested for the Leafield-based squad, will link up with Kobayashi for the final round of the year. Stevens won two rounds of this year's Formula Renault 3.5 Series and signed for the team last week but had to wait until he received conformation of his Super Licence in order to make his Formula 1 […]

British youngster Will Stevens has joined Alexander Rossi as an official reserve driver at Marussia. Stevens, 23, currently races in the Formula Renault 3.5 championship and has previously conducted a couple of tests for rivals Caterham. Stevens will take part in a number of free practice sessions across the remainder of the 2014 campaign. "I’m really thrilled to be given this opportunity by the Marussia," he said. "They are a great team, with enormous potential, and I’m so happy to be joining them at this […]

Formula Renault 3.5 racer Will Stevens is set to take part in the opening practice session of the Japanese Grand Prix for Marussia. Stevens has previously tested for Caterham but is expected to replace compatriot Max Chilton in the opening 90 minute session at Suzuka. Chilton said he had no problem in handing over his Marussia MR03 to Stevens. "I know Will very well, he's a good friend of mine, and I'm more than happy to do so," he said. "I started karting against him […]