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Force India driver Sergio Perez says that his experience with McLaren has made him a better driver. Perez raced for McLaren in 2013 but finished only 11th in the championship as the team endured one of their worst seasons in history. Force India unveils image of VJM07 Perez nonetheless believes that learning from his struggles in 2013 will aid him this season. "I've got good experience from my Sauber days and also now from McLaren," he said. "The experience of 2013 made me a better […]

Force India chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer says that missing December's tyre test in Bahrain was a disadvantage for the team. The FIA invited all 11 teams to the three day test in mid-December last year but only four teams took up the offer. Force India began 2013 strongly but struggled once Pirelli tweaked the tyres mid-season. "It's hard to know what those who tested learned, but I'm sure they learned something that we didn't learn, so in that regard we are a bit behind," […]

Nico Hulkenberg says that Formula 1's new regulations could provide the opportunity for a midfield team to surprise - but warned that it might not be in a positive manner. Hulkenberg returns to Force India this season after a year racing for Sauber and believes that the new regulations - which include the introduction of 'power units' - could aid, or hinder, a midfield outfit. "I think it could be an opportunity, but it works in both directions, because the regulations are really so different," […]

Force India has become the first team to release a picture of their 2014 contender. The new car features the mandatory low nose as well as a striking new colour scheme. The Mercedes powered VJM07 will be raced by Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez. "The VJM07 looks stunning and the new livery reflects the way Sahara Force India is evolving," says co-owner Vijay Mallya. "I’ve always believed our cars have been the most eye-catching, but adding black as a main colour gives us a fierce […]