It was reported before the Mexican Grand Prix that John Booth and Graeme Lowdon will be leaving the team at the end of the season and was later confirmed during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend. With rumours that both men are leaving due to citing differences with team owner Stephen Fitzpatrick.
While on Saturday (14/11/15), it was confirmed that former McLaren Sporting Director Dave Ryan has joined Manor F1 Team in a new role of Racing Director.
Ryan spent 34 years at McLaren, latterly in the role of Sporting Director, but departed in the wake of the 2009 Australian Grand Prix, when the team was deemed to have lied to race stewards.
Ryan has since formed his own sportscar squad called Von Ryan Racing which races McLaren 650S GT's in the Blancpain Endurance Series and will join Manor F1 Team with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, there are rumours from the BBC Sport's website that Manor F1 Team want former Williams driver Alexander Wurz to be their new team principal for next season. But, has reportedly decline the offer.
But will tell who will be the new Team Principal at manor next season.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
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