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The History of Marussia F1

By David Castro

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: The drivers helmet of Max Chilton of Great Britain and Marussia during previews to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 13, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: The drivers helmet of Max Chilton of Great Britain and Marussia during previews to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 13, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) /
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SINGAPORE – SEPTEMBER 18: Alexander Rossi of the United States and Manor Marussia drives during practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 18, 2015 in Singapore. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE – SEPTEMBER 18: Alexander Rossi of the United States and Manor Marussia drives during practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 18, 2015 in Singapore. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

2015: The End of Marussia F1

After Bianchi’s tragic accident Marussia F1 fell apart and did not participate in the final three races of the 2014 season. Team owner Andrei Cheglakov did not want to continue afterwards and the money went dry.

Marussia F1 went into administration at the end of 2014, many assets were liquidated and the 2015 season did not seem like a possibility. However the team was pulled out of administration by John Booth & Graeme Lowdon and were rechristened Manor Marussia.

The last season of Marussia F1 was abysmal. They finished last in the Constructors’ Championship and their best race result was 12th and went out with a whimper.

In 2016 they were known as Manor Racing and just like that Marussia F1 was gone.

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