By Glenn Freeman
Tuesday, March 10th 2015, 00:08 GMT
Roberto Merhi will race for the Manor Formula 1 team in this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, partnering fellow Formula Renault 3.5 race winner Will Stevens.
The Spaniard, who got his first taste of GP weekend running with three free practice outings for Caterham late in the year, has signed a one-off deal with the former Marussia team to race in Melbourne.
“Today, finally, I can announce something that I have dreamed of many times – not just free practice, but a full grand prix,” said Merhi, who raced for John Booth’s Manor squad in the F3 Euro Series in 2009.
“It’s time to thank many people who spent years helping me learn, and of course the Manor team – old friends who have trusted me to start this new phase which I hope will bring them success.
