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Haryanto: Formula 1 is the ultimate dream come true

While Rio Haryanto savoured his dream day on track at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya at the wheel of a Manor, his manager has calmed fears that Indonesia's first Formula 1 driver may have to raise more money to last the whole season. 'There was some speculation but it’s now all clear. He has a contract for the full season,' Piers Hunnisett told Reuters after the 23-year-old's first day of testing since signing for the Manor team. Haryanto has brought at least 5-million to the sport's smallest team, thanks to state oil sponsor Pertamina, and will be the only Asian driver on the starting grid. Although he tested previously for the team in its former guises, and is familiar with the...
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