Sergio Perez hopes to make his plans for the 2017 Formula 1 season official by the Malaysian Grand Prix in two weeks' time after delays prevented an announcement in Singapore.
Perez is under contract with existing team Force India for next season, but is able to move by virtue of an escape clause, leaving the decision on his future down to his sponsors.
Perez previously said that a decision would be taken after talks with his sponsors over the summer break, before saying in Belgium that he hoped to make an announcement before Singapore.
Speaking in Thursday's FIA press conference at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Perez confirmed that delays meant no announcement could be made in Singapore, but he hoped it would be resolved before the next race in Malaysia.
"Well, I tried. I was hoping to be in a position to announce my plans for this week," Perez said.
"Obviously we've got some delays, but I really hope before the next race we can definitely announce where I'll be racing."
When asked if he could give a hint on his 2017 plans, Perez said: "I always said that I'd be very happy if I can stay and everything is fine for me to stay where I am."
