Rio Haryanto could return to F1 next year after having his season cut short at Manor, according to his manager.
The Indonesian was dropped in the summer after funding issues and was replaced by young Mercedes driver Esteban Ocon.
But the 23-year-old did have the money available, albeit too late, and his manager insists they are working towards next season.
"It woke them up. The money was in place, but Ocon had done the deal. We missed the window by a week,” Piers Hunnisett said.
"We are working for next year and we're quite optimistic that what has happened has woken everything up. It's realistic now."
"We always knew it would take time, you have to educate the Asian market about F1, and we just needed a bit longer.
"There are conversations going on about next year but nothing serious.
"In Singapore, I'll be back in Asia speaking to sponsors and some of the potential investors will be there so let's see how it goes from there."
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Rio Haryanto could return to F1 next year after having his season cut short at Manor, according to his manager.
The Indonesian was dropped in the summer after funding issues and was replaced by young Mercedes driver Esteban Ocon.
But the 23-year-old did have the money available, albeit too late, and his manager insists they are working towards next season.
"It woke them up. The money was in place, but Ocon had done the deal. We missed the window by a week,” Piers Hunnisett said.
"We are working for next year and we're quite optimistic that what has happened has woken everything up. It's realistic now."
"We always knew it would take time, you have to educate the Asian market about F1, and we just needed a bit longer.
"There are conversations going on about next year but nothing serious.
"In Singapore, I'll be back in Asia speaking to sponsors and some of the potential investors will be there so let's see how it goes from there."
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