Force India has accepted the blame for the "miscommunication" that led to Sergio Perez's bungled second pit stop during the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.Perez finished 11th at the Hungaroring but had been running ahead of team-mate Nico Hulkenberg, who wound up 10th, when he entered pitlane on lap 40...

Silverstone's British Grand Prix will be a "big test" of Force India's recent upsurge in form, according to the Formula 1 team's chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer.Since updating the aerodynamics of the VJM09 for May's Spanish GP, Force India has been the fourth highest-scoring team in F1, and has finished...

Force India's switchover to focus on its 2017 Formula 1 development program is "not far away" following the debut of its major upgrade package at the Spanish Grand Prix.The VJM09 sported a new front wing, floor and associated bodywork, including sidepods, during the course of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend...

Alfonso Celis Jr is to drive for Force India on both days of next week's first in-season Formula 1 test in Barcelona.Chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer concedes Celis needs seat time if he is to make the step up to F1, so has been afforded the opportunity of running for...

The strength of Force India's comprehensive upgrade package for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix will determine how quickly the team switches focus to the 2017 regulations.The VJM09 will "look visually different", according to chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer, as it will be sporting a new front wing, floor and associated...

Force India is adamant its poor start to the 2016 Formula 1 season is purely down to bad luck.The team was fully expected to continue with the strong form it showed over the second half of last season following the arrival of its B-spec car in July. But so far...

Force India believes the recent upgrades for its Formula 1 cars will prove more beneficial for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix than they did in Bahrain.The team added front-suspension modifications and a few aero parts to the VJM09 for Sakhir but had a messy weekend and failed to score.Deputy team...

Alfonso Celis Jr. has admitted backing off after a scary moment during his Formula 1 debut for fear of failing to bring his Force India back in one piece.Celis replaced fellow Mexican Sergio Perez in the VJM09 for the opening practice session ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the...

Force India is to hand development driver Alfonso Celis Jr. his first appearance during a Formula 1 race weekend at Bahrain.Celis will take part in the first practice session at the Sakhir Circuit next Friday, deputising for fellow Mexican Sergio Perez. It is the first of seven practice outings this...

Force India is planning on introducing major upgrades to its car in both Bahrain and Spain following successful trials in Formula 1 pre-season testing.The team ran a number of updates during last week's second test at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, with the plan now to refine them before...