Haryanto and management to fight for Manor seat

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Rio Haryanto and his management are resolute on preserving the young Indonesian's seat with Manor Racing when the season resumes at Spa at the end of the month.

Haryanto's initial funding guaranteed his race seat with the British team up the Hungarian GP, while an extension was granted for last weekend's German GP in Hockenheim.

But for him to be in the car at Spa and for the remainder of the year, Haryanto and his management now have four weeks to attempt to secure additional financial backing.

"It will be quite a busy summer break for me," said Haryanto.

"We need to find some financial support from some sponsors. My management are currently working very hard, we're going to have a few meetings over the next couple of weeks and hopefully there is good news coming out of it.

"I'm disappointed. It's not easy as there is still a doubt as to what is going to happen in the future. I believe in my management and they are currently working hard to secure the seat for the whole season."

Lurking in the wings in the event that Haryanto fails in his quest is Mercedes protégé and Renault reserve driver Esteban Ocon.

The Frenchman appears to be in the best position to take over from Haryanto and race alongside fellow Mercedes-supported driver Pascal Wehrlein.

McLaren-Honda reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne has also been mentioned as a potential replacement, but Mercedes' engine deal with Manor obviously provides the German manufacturer with more clout with regard to naming a successor to Haryanto.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.