Roberto Merhi

Roberto Merhi Muntan (born 22 March 1991 in Castellón de la Plana, Castello, Valencian Community, Spain) is a Spanish racing driver who last drove for the Manor Marussia team and made his Formula One début at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. After the 2015 Italian Grand Prix, he was replaced by Alexander Rossi for the remainder of the season, but returned in Russia and Abu Dhabi, due to Rossi's GP2 commitments. He got his first taste of F1 in free practice at the 2014 Italian Grand Prix for .
Prior to F1, Merhi won the 2011 Formula 3 Euro Series season.
Merhi is now competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Manor, alongside with his former Manor team-mate Will Stevens.
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==Formula One Career==
===Before Formula One===
In 2007, Merhi competed in Italian Formula Renault and Formula Renault Eurocup. From this he entered several other races (West European Series, Spanish Formula Three). 
===Formula Three===
In 2009, Merhi raced for Manor Motorsport Team. Next year he moved to Mucke Motorsport. Then in 2011, he joined Prema Powerteam. Merhi won the championship with 11 wins.
===DTM===
In April 2012, Merhi was part of Mercedes Junior Team in which he competed in the DTM season that year with Persson Motorsport. In his second season he moved to HWA Team.
===Formula Renault 3.5===
Merhi competed with Zeta Course in 2014, finishing third in the championship. In 2015, he moved to Pons Racing.
====Controversy====
During round five in Austria, Merhi stopped at the finish line which triggered a huge collision with Nicholas Latifi. Merhi was disqualified from the race and banned for two races. He has not returned since the incident.
===FIA Formula 2===
In 2017, Merhi partook in pre-season testing and the second round at Barcelona (in place of Stefano Coletti) with Campos Racing, before being replaced by Robert Visou for the remainder of the season.
===FIA Formula E===
In April 2017, Merhi stated his intentions of joining the 2017-18 season on Spanish radio.
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	WDC Points 	WDC Pos. 	Report
 	Caterham F1 Team 	 	Test Driver	Test Driver	Test Driver
 	Manor Marussia F1 Team	 	0 	19th 	Report
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
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==External links==
Category:1991 births
Category:Living people
Category:Spanish Drivers
Category:Caterham Drivers
Category:Marussia Drivers
Category:2015 Début Drivers
Category:Roberto Merhi