Mother: 'Rio Haryanto in talks for 2017 return'

Rio Haryanto could be on the way back into Formula 1 for 2017.

Haryanto lost his race seat at Manor to the Mercedes and Renault-backed Esteban Ocon in August, after his state-linked Indonesian funding dried up.

However, Haryanto's mother, Indah Pennywati, has told Antara news agency: "Yes, we are in talks with new teams to see if Rio can join them next season."

She admitted that three teams had expressed interest but insisted: "I can't mention the teams."

The 2016 championship continues tomorrow with the Singapore Grand Prix.