Sergio Perez confirms winter struggle for Force India

Sergio Perez of Force India during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016
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Sergio Perez admits that Force India are struggling through the 2017 pre-season.

Sergio Perez has admitted that Force India are struggling through the 2017 pre-season.

Fourth overall last year, winter testing for the small Silverstone-based outfit has been marred by obvious problems and a lack of pace.

"It is all solvable, but we need time," Mexican Perez is quoted as saying by Auto Motor und Sport.

"Hopefully we'll get it under control for Melbourne or the second race," he said.

Perez said that the basic problem is missing rear grip and poor handling, but he insisted: "It is not so important where you are at the Barcelona test, but where you end up in Abu Dhabi.

"There's a long way to go with these cars. The development speed will be fast."

The season-opening Australian Grand Prix takes place on March 26.

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