Sergio Perez says “anything can happen” at the Australian Grand Prix and feels confident Force India can get its 2017 Formula 1 season off to a strong start.
The Silverstone-based outfit enjoyed a productive pre-season testing period and recently unveiled a new pink livery.
Perez heads into the new F1 season and era off the back of an impressive 2016. The Mexican feels optimistic about the year ahead, but admits Australia can be unpredictable.
“The first race of the year is always good fun,” he said. We’ve had a long winter to recharge the batteries, but now I just want to go racing again.
“It’s important not to get distracted: we want to start well and get back into the race weekend rhythm, and get on with our work.
“The track itself is quite enjoyable and it’s a challenge to drive because it’s almost a street circuit. It starts the weekend very green and as you go on, you get more grip and more confidence in your new car.
“I am confident we can do well and score points from the first race: Australia is a place where anything can happen and we have seen some very unpredictable races there in the past.
“You never know what opportunities turn up in a race so you have to be ready at all times to take them.”
