Manor Marussia F1 on the FIA entry list
The steps towards the 2015 grid are gradually being taken by Manor, whose entry on the FIA's entry list has been made official pending the compliance of the car.
After its exit from judicial administration and the recruitment of Will Stevens as the first driver, the Manor Marussia F1 team is officially registered on the entry list for the Formula 1 World Championship.
Published this Friday, the list therefore includes the team based in Dinnington, subject to compliance with the car which could be presented as early as Melbourne, from March 13 to 15.
This information relayed by our British colleagues from Autosport comes as discussions have been ongoing for several weeks between the FIA and the team to ensure that finances and infrastructure are sufficient to race. The chassis name – « Marussia » – has been retained to allow the team to still qualify for commercial revenues, around 40 million euros, corresponding to ninth place in the constructors’ standings in 2014. The engine is expected to be a 2014 Ferrari hybrid block, as announced by Ferrari a few days ago.
Two weeks before the first race, the team is still working to be ready for the shipment of equipment to Melbourne on March 6th.
