Mehri gets LMP2 drive with Manor

Manor LMP2 team announced that former F1 driver Roberto Mehri will be joining the team alongside Will Stevens, Tor Graves, James Jakes, Matt Rao and Richard Bradley.

Merhi, who joins his former Manor Marussia teammate Stevens in the squad, will take with him a wealth of experience and speed having competed in Formula 3, DTM and World Series by Renault before moving onto F1 in 2015.

The 25 year old Spaniard has previously raced and achieved podiums with Manor in Formula 3 in 2009.

Merhi said, “I’m really excited to be part of this new exciting chapter with Manor. It is a great opportunity to work with Graeme, John and the team again."

"This is my first time at endurance racing, LMP2 is a very strong championship and I am looking forward to getting into the ORECA 05 LMP2 and seeing what we can all achieve together."

Team Principal John Booth commented, “It is great to welcome Roberto back to Manor. Roberto is a talented driver with plenty of speed and experience. I know that he will fit in straight away having worked with many of the team before and also been a team mate to Will Stevens last year."

The announcement came only a few days after the team made a successful debut at the FIA World Endurance Championship's Prologue pre-season test at Circuit Paul Ricard in France.