New Manor driver Esteban Ocon will race with the number 31 on his car for the rest of the season after replacing Rio Haryanto.
Haryanto was dropped by Manor after failing to fulfil contractual obligations, with the Indonesian driver’s backers owing the team in the region of €7.5million (£6.5m) in funding to complete the season. Mercedes youngster Ocon will drive for the rest of the year, starting with the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28.
Since 2014 drivers have picked their own numbers to use throughout their F1 careers, with the choice having to be made before they enter their first grand prix. Frenchman Ocon has selected the number 31, with Manor confirming his pick via its Instagram account.