Force India’s Sergio Perez has no doubts he’ll be racing this weekend at Spa despite the ongoing legal crisis involving his team.<\/p>\n
The Silverstone-based outfit is awaiting clarity from Formula 1 and the FIA on whether it can compete as a new entity in the Belgian Grand Prix, and at what cost.<\/p>\n
The team’s takeover by a consortium of investors led by Lawrence Stroll has led to a conundrum whereby the new entity has all it needs to go racing except for a proper entry into the F1 world championship.<\/p>\n
As discussions continued Thursday at Spa, Perez told the media that for him, it was “business as usual”.<\/p>\n
“So, it’s business as usual. I’m here to drive and do my job. And I’m looking forward to enjoying the weekend, and focusing on the driving. That’s my priority,” said the Mexican.<\/p>\n
Following the announcement of the Stroll group’s take-over, Perez – who partly originated Force India’s placement under administration at the end of July – said he was satisfied with the outcome and the team’s prospects.<\/p>\n
“I think the team is quite optimistic, quite happy, we can see a release on the upgrades coming for the future, we see a different structure, and financially the team has a much more stable future for the coming years,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I was at the factory in the week, and the people I was seeing, there was a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of positiveness going forwards, so definitely a good signal.<\/p>\n
“I’m just a driver and I’m here to perform at my best, and it’s been quite difficult the last couple of months – I’m able to focus now on being a racing driver.”<\/p>\n
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There doesn’t appear to be much doubt about the pink squad’s driver line-up for 2019, with Perez likely remaining in his seat and Lance Stroll sitting on the other side of the garage.<\/p>\n
“I know what I’m doing for next year, so when there is a time to communicate, I think I will communicate,” he added<\/p>\n
“Actually everything is very much completed, so it’s just a matter of timing right now.<\/p>\n
“I think there are other priorities than communicating what my future is, so we’re here racing, focusing on Spa, and as I said it’s just a matter of time before I’m able to confirm.<\/p>\n
“But for now, I know what I’m doing for next year, so no more to say on that.”<\/p>\n
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