Manor Racing’s new MRT05 is a dream racer, according to technical director John McQuilliam.
Whilst, from the outside, the car may look similar to that of 2015, it is definitely an all new car. And one which might prove to be more competitive than many people may expect, especially with the Mercedes built power unit beneath the chassis.
“The overall package is a very significant step forward,” said McQuilliam. “Not just from last year, but from any of the cars from our stable. So yes, we have a long way to go from here in terms of developing the MRT05, but it’s already a dream package for the 154 Manor Racing people who’ve worked so hard to design and build it. In a small team like ours, every individual has played their part.”
Manor believe the new car will be a contender this year, compared to last year’s car, where the team was making do with what they could get. The team has been working on the new car since the middle of last season.
As well as featuring the Mercedes power unit, the MRT05 will feature a transmission package and gear box from Williams Advanced Engineering.
The car isn’t the only thing that’s new though, with Manor also bringing two new drivers to the grid: Pascal Wehrlein and Rio Haryanto.
“Pascal and Rio are a great addition to our team,” said racing director, Dave Ryan. “They are young and hungry but, crucially, experienced racers with a lot of talent and a great deal of potential. We’re very proud that they’re making their F1 debut with Manor Racing.”
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Article Written By: Bethonie Waring
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