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Manor Racing Team announce Esteban Ocon as Haryanto replacement

Shortly after their first announcement this morning regarding the contract of driver Rio Haryanto being terminated, the Manor Racing Team also confirmed that current Renault Sport F1 Team Reserve driver and Mercedes AMG PETRONAS backed youngster, Esteban Ocon will replace the Indonesian and partner driver Pascal Wehrlein for the remainder of the 2016 season. The Frenchman has the required backing to allow him to immediately step in as Haryanto's replacement, as of the next round in Belgium. Ocon, who secured the European Formula 3 title back in 2014, in a championship that contained a talented field of drivers, including Max Verstappen, then went on to become GP3 champion in...
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