Marussia pass crash tests and set for Melbourne

ByReuters

Updated 05/03/2015 at 22:45 GMT

The Manor Marussia Formula One team were given the green light to compete at next week's Australian season-opener after passing mandatory crash tests on Thursday.

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"Our big news of today is that we have now passed the FIA crash tests. Well done team! That's it - we're all set for Melbourne," Manor said on their Twitter feed.

The team, who came out of administration only last Friday after missing the last three races of 2014, will race with Ferrari engines in the March 15 season-opener.

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The revived team have indicated they are more likely to sign a promising young rookie than an established name to complete their driver line-up.

"We are in discussion, very detailed and very advanced discussion, with some very quick young guys," Lowdon told Reuters.

"Manor has always had a history of bringing some great driving talent on to the grid and we really want to try and continue that," he added.

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