Manor held 10th for much of 2016 , after Pascal Wehrlein 's point in Austria .
Felipe Nasr 's ninth - place finish in Brazil secured the spot for Sauber , which Fitzpatrick has recognised .
Manor held 10th for much of 2016 , after Pascal Wehrlein 's point in Austria , but Felipe Nasr 's ninth - place finish in Brazil secured the spot for Sauber , which Fitzpatrick has recognised .