Non-executive chairman of Mercedes and three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has confirmed on air to Sky Sports F1 that Mercedes will supply Manor Marussia with engines for 2016.

There has been a lot of speculation regarding this but Lauda has confirmed the German manufacturer will supply Manor for 2016.

Manor have been supplied by Ferrari since 2013, but this partnership will now end at the end of 2015.

With this partnership, Mercedes will look to place their young, reserve and test driver Pascal Werhlein in one of the seats.

”We will supply them [Manor] with engines for next season.” said Lauda, live on air on Sky Sports F1.

Manor will replace Lotus as Mercedes’ fourth customer as we await the impending takeover by Renault.

Engine Distribution for 2016:

Mercedes Engines:

Mercedes Works Team

Williams

Force India

Manor

Ferrari Engines:

Ferrari Works Team

Sauber F1 Team

Haas F1 Team

Honda Engines

McLaren

To be confirmed:

Red Bull

Toro Rosso

Lotus/Renault