Sergio Pérez leaves to stay at Force India

Present within Force India since 2014, Sergio Pérez has signed 5 of the 6 podiums gleaned by the Silverstone structure in the premier category, the latest dating back no further than this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

As major creditors of Force India, the native of Guadalajara and his generous sponsors set in motion the legal machine which led to the placement in receivership of the Anglo-Indian team, which had become bloodless under the direction of its former boss Vijay Mallya .

While his name was circulating around Haas, Pérez seems ready to extend his stay with the team where he found refuge following his bitter and short-lived experience with McLaren late 2013.

The arrival of new money at Force India from investors from the world of fashion will make it possible to unlock the introduction of certain developments on the VJM11 and once again makes the team, which finished 4th in the last two Manufacturers' championships, attractive. .

« Staying where I am represents a great opportunity, emphasizes the person concerned to Fox Sports. When you have no chance of going to Ferrari ou Mercedes, I think Force India is a very interesting option. It's a matter of days or weeks, time to clarify the team's position. There is no new contract strictly speaking but rather a renewal offer which is on the table ».

The arrival of Stroll in charge will inevitably be accompanied by the transfer of his son Lance from Williams towards what is still called Force India. If Pérez is confirmed as his teammate, it means that a new door closes for Esteban Ocon, current holder alongside the Mexican, after that of Renault.

The points of contact for the young Normand (21 years old) are dwindling even if there are still the Williams tracks, via the common connection with Mercedes, and especially McLaren where Ocon is on waivers with Lando Norris, reservist for the Woking stable.