Manor confirm Stevens for 2015

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Will Stevens has been announced as Manor's first confirmed driver for the 2015 Formula One season, with the team confident of making the grid at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The 23-year-old previously filled the role of reserve driver for the team in its former guise as Marussia last season, and went on to compete in the final race of the campaign in Abu Dhabi for Caterham.

Manor have also revealed that the car with which they will start the season is in an "advanced stage of build", and Stevens paid tribute to the efforts of everyone at the team.

"It's very exciting to see everything coming together at Manor after the tremendous effort that has gone into saving the team," he said.

"It would not have been possible without the incredible support we have received from all the suppliers and from within the sport, but most of all the fantastic team of people at Manor who are working around the clock to ensure we are ready for Melbourne.

"My thanks to the team for their confidence in me and I can’t wait to see all the hard work rewarded when we line up on the grid in two weeks' time."

Marussia missed the final three races of last season after falling into financial difficulties.

 

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