The Manor Marussia Formula 1 team will officially be known as Manor Racing throughout 2016, after confirming its name change on Tuesday.
The team has undergone several ownership changes since it joined the grid in 2010. First it was known as Virgin Racing, then Marussia F1 before becoming Manor Marussia in 2015 when it was bought by current owner Stephen Fitzpatrick.
Under FOM rules, teams must seek unanimous approval before a name change can go through, therefore it isn't a simple or quick process.
With Fitzpatrick taking complete ownership last year, many expected it would be renamed under his Ovo brand, particularly with the loss of key Manor figures John Booth and Graeme Lowdon.
However on Tuesday, the team confirmed on Twitter that it would retain the Manor name, dumping Marussia and becoming Manor Racing, as well as unveiling a new logo.
Further details, including the launch of its new car, will be unveiled on the first day of pre-season testing on February 22.
Delighted to announce MANOR RACING: that’s what we’re here for. Full reveal 22/02/16
— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) January 19, 2016
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