Manor confirm they will race in Australia

Manor has confirmed that they will be ready to race at next week’s season-opening Australia Grand Prix.

The team, formerly known as Marussia, went into administration last season and missed the final three races.

It was not expected that they would return, but they came out of administration last month and struck an engine partnership with Ferrari.

Sporting director Graeme Lowdon said in a statement: "At certain times over the last six months it was not completely clear we would get to this point.

"I'm very excited to announce that thanks to a lot of hard work from an awful lot of people we are ready to go racing again.

"The last few months have been a rollercoaster - and I want to say particular thanks to the fans."

Manor will start the season with their 2014 car, which has been modified to fit the new rules before they introduce a new car during the season.

Last month they announced that Will Stevens will be one of their drivers, while they are still searching for another.

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