Manor will be able to start the race

If the cars of Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi failed beyond the 107% limit in qualifying, they will nevertheless be able to race tomorrow on the Sepang track.

Published on 28/03/2015 à 13:06

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The Malaysian Grand Prix starting grid will welcome the Manor Marussia, as confirmed by the FIA following the qualifications played this Saturday. The single-seaters finally hit the track this weekend in Malaysia after a first false start two weeks ago in Australia.

Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi hoped to enter the limit of 107% in Q1. If the Spaniard failed four tenths of this objective, Stevens would not even take to the track, slowed down by a problem with the fuel system. “We did everything we could to resolve this problem, but we were unable to overcome it in time for me to take part in the qualifiers. » specifies the Briton.

“We knew that our first weekend of driving would not be without difficulties, continues Team Principal John Booth. Our two drivers did a solid job on their debut, and Friday's practice was promising in terms of pace with a view to 107%, but this Saturday showed that there is still work to be done. »