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- This article is about the future Formula One team. For the junior formulae team, see Manor Motorsport.
Manor Grand Prix is an auto racing team that will compete in the 2010 Formula One season. They were granted entry on 12 June 2009, as one of three new teams[1][2]. The team is a tie-up between Manor Motorsport and Wirth Research. Manor Motorsport boss John Booth is the team owner and former Simtek team owner Nick Wirth will be the technical director.[3] They will use engines supplied by Cosworth. Manor Motorsport are best known as a Formula Three team, currently running in the Formula Three Euroseries. The team will be run from its headquarters in Sheffield, while Wirth Research will design, develop and build the cars from its base in Bicester.