TEMPO.CO, Melbourne - The debut of Indonesian racer Rio Haryanto at the first Grand Prix Formula-1 race held at Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia, must stop at Lap 18.

The Manor Racing F1 racer, who began from number 22, managed to move to number 18 following the accident between Fernando Alonso and Esteban Gutierrez.

Unfortunately, due to technical troubles in his car, Rio could not finish the race.

“Sad to say we've had to retire @RHaryantoracing as his car has a driveline problem. He won't be restarting,” Manor Racing tweeted through its official Twitter account.

Rio also managed to smile when he was interviewed by reporters although he could not finish the race.

In the interview with TV LeeMcKenzie, Rio said that although he is sad not to see the chequered flag, he got a good start & was enjoying his first #F1 race.

FORMULA 1 | YOHANES PASKALIS | RINA W



