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Ryan confirms Wehrlein is lead driver at Manor

Although just a rookie, Pascal Wehrlein has been given the lead role at Manor for the 2016 Formula 1 season. With Mercedes' backing, the reigning DTM champion will make his F1 debut this year for the newly Mercedes-powered backmarker team. Wehrlein, 21, will be partnered at Manor by fellow rookie Rio Haryanto, who is bringing millions to the team in the form of Indonesian state-linked backing. Dave Ryan, the former McLaren man who is now Manor's racing director, told Auto Motor und Sport: 'He (Wehrlein) will take the lead role with us. And I'm sure he'll do a good job. 'Pascal is excellently prepared for formula one. He has already collected proper F1 experience at Mercedes, and his...
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