Wurz rules out Manor principal job


Austria's Alexander Wurz looks on the pit as his Peugeot 908 HDI number 1 competes during the Le Mans 24 Hour sportscar race in Le Mans, central France, June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

LONDON (Reuters) - Austrian Alexander Wurz has ruled himself out of the running to take over as principal of Manor Marussia, the smallest team on the Formula One starting grid.

"After a period of consideration, I have informed (owner) Stephen Fitzpatrick that I have taken the decision not to make myself available to Manor, the 41-year-old ex-Formula One driver told the BBC on Wednesday.

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