Technical chiefs at the defunct Manor team believe the squad had the ability to move into the midfield in 2017, having made gains across the course of the 2016 campaign. Manor finished at the foot of the 11-team championship in 2016, having made substantial year-on-year progress, but entered into administration in January by owner Stephen Fitzpatrick. Work on the 2017 car had ceased in late 2016, but attempts went on to prepare a modified version of last year’s package to fit new regulations, in case a buyer was found. No new owner was forthcoming and the team eventually ceased to exit, with the official entry eventually withdrawn, but technical chiefs believe the undeveloped 2017...
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