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Perez: 2017 deal has to be done by next weekend
Sergio Perez insists that his new Force India deal has to be sorted before next week’s Japanese GP, as his future plans would be made "quite difficult" otherwise.
Adam Cooper
Edited: Sep 29, 2016, 12:26 PM
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The Silverstone team has insisted for weeks that a contract is in place, but the subject has been complicated by the commercial arrangements that are attached to the Mexican driver.
“No news at the moment,” Perez said on Thursday.
“I know every weekend I keep saying this, but I really hope that by next weekend we will know. It’s obviously taking longer than expected, but it’s all going in the right direction, so I hope next weekend we will know.
“My deals are quite complicated. Obviously my sponsors have to do the deals first. We must make sure that everything is in place, and hopefully we can come into an agreement soon. Because if we don’t, it will be quite difficult!”
Perez stressed that he wants to enjoy the benefits of team continuity.
“Obviously next year we are going into the next generation of car, so it will be really crucial to have stability. And I like that, I like to spend many years with a team. You develop a relationship.
"It’s not a secret that I want to be here for next year, especially going to a new generation, and I believe in the team. But whether it’s what I get in the end, I don’t know. But I’m sure I will find out before next week.”
Other options not being considered yet
Perez confirmed that, for the time being, he is not looking at alternative options for 2017.
“At the moment I’m just concentrating on one team. There are some other options on the table, quite interesting options.
"At the moment I hope that it works out with one team, and if it doesn’t, then by next week obviously we will have to look at something else.
“I want to keep my career in F1 going. I cannot wait much longer. I expect everything should be done by next week.
"I’m not in a position to confirm anything, and because of my past experience, nothing has been done, so until it’s done and signed, then it’s really done.
“I’m not worried. I believe that I’m in a good position. Thankfully there is a lot of interest out there, makes you feel in a good position, just focussing on the job.
"And at the end of the day if things don’t work out as you want, you have to look at somewhere else. It’s not something that bothers me too much.”
Perez added that he’s not waiting for his home race in Mexico to make a PR-friendly announcement.
“I don’t think I can take that long. The longer you take, the fewer options are available. People are not going to wait forever for you. I believe that next week is crucial to sort out my future.”
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