Force India boss Vijay Mallya says Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon have been "reminded" that "the team must always come first" after the pair collided at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Pérez and Ocon were in contention for the podium places at the Baku City Circuit when the duo made contact at Turn 2, with both drivers losing out as a result of the collision.
Pérez was eventually forced to retire while Ocon went on to finish in sixth position.
Mallya says the pair have been reminded of their duties, having also been involved in a tense final few laps at the preceding event in Canada.
"We certainly played our part in a dramatic race and it’s still frustrating to ponder what might have been had things played out differently," Mallya said.
"Since Baku we’ve had some conversations internally and reminded our drivers that the team must always come first.
"It’s never acceptable for team-mates to make contact with each other and it certainly cost us points in Baku."
Mallya nonetheless added that Pérez and Ocon are “mature” enough to understand the situation, and that the team will not be alter its tactics at future Grands Prix.
"The events of Azerbaijan won’t change our approach," Mallya insisted.
"Our drivers can race freely and I’m sure they have learned some valuable lessons.
"We’ve given them a competitive car and I know they are mature enough to work together for the good of the team."
Force India holds fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship, with a 42-point cushion over fifth-placed Williams.
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