Force India announces presentation date
After Ferrari and Mercedes, Force India is the third team to reveal the date for the presentation of its 2017 single-seater. The launch will take place at Silverstone on February 22.
While Ferrari and Mercedes have already announced the date when their cars complying with the new regulations will be unveiled, it’s now Force India’s turn to announce the day they’ve chosen to reveal their vehicle for /f1/actualite/21654-mercedes-invite-des-fans-pour-son-lancement-de-la-w08.html.
The launch will take place at Silverstone at the team’s headquarters on Wednesday, February 22. The presentations of the new cars will take place later this year, as the teams have chosen to delay them to work as long as possible on these new generation single-seaters.
« With a new pair of drivers, new regulations, and a renewed hunger building on our most successful season, it’s time to feel the Force again! » said the team that finished fourth in the Constructors’ Championship, the best ranking in its history.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="fr"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Put the date in your calendar – we’re launching our season on Feb 22! <br><br>It’s time to Feel the Force again: <a href="https://t.co/JB5oxLTFGn">https://t.co/JB5oxLTFGn</a> <a href="https://t.co/mPFY65aOvn">pic.twitter.com/mPFY65aOvn</a></p>— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) <a href="https://twitter.com/ForceIndiaF1/status/816952334186123264">January 5 </a></blockquote>
Let’s recall that Sergio Pérez will still be in the game alongside the Frenchman Esteban Ocon, who will begin his first full season in Formula 1 after a half-season with Manor.
This launch will therefore take place the day before Mercedes’ on February 23 at the Silverstone circuit in front of fans chosen on social media. The following day, it will be Ferrari’s turn to unveil its version on February 24 in Fiorano.
