Singapore: Mexican driver Sergio Perez will stay at Force India (FI) alongside Frenchman Esteban Ocon for the 2018 Formula 1 season as the Formula One (F1) team announced an unchanged line-up for 2018, hours before the Singapore Grand Prix here, Sunday.
“Staying with Force India was always my priority. It’s a team that has allowed me to show my talent as a driver and I feel very happy here. I’m proud of everything we have already achieved together and I think there is more to come,” said Perez in a release.
“The team has done an amazing job this year to develop the car and establish our position as the fourth best team in Formula One. In the end it was an easy decision to continue our journey together,” the Mexican added.
Perez has won four out of the five podiums in the team’s history. He is currently fourth in the driver standings with 58 points, three points ahead of teammate Ocon.
Team principal Vijay Mallya said, “Sergio has played an important role in our success story over the last few years. Since joining us in 2014, he has matured to become one of the quickest and most consistent drivers on the grid. His track record speaks for itself.”
“Alongside Esteban, retaining Sergio gives us stability going into next season and one of the most exciting driver pairings in Formula 1,” Mallya added.
Press Trust of India