Twitter: @RacingPointF1
Engine: Mercedes
Races: 9
Wins: 0
Titles: 0
Last year: 7th
if you tuned out of F1 last season, you’ll be wondering what happened to Force India. This is that team, but with new owners following administration last summer. It’s now run by a consortium led by billionaire Lawrence Stroll, whose son Lance replaces the highly rated Esteban Ocon, despite two mixed years with Williams. He’s joined by veteran Sergio Perez, whose ability to score unlikely podiums is unrivalled. Testing was poor, but a big upgrade is due for Melbourne.
Our verdict: As F1’s best team pound for pound, Racing Point will hope its off-track distractions are over. But questions will arise if Perez outperforms Stroll
Drivers
18 – Lance Stroll
Races: 41
Wins: 0
Titles: 0
Last year: 18th
Age: 20
Twitter: @lance_stroll
Did you know? Stroll’s third place in Baku in 2017 made him the second-youngest podium finisher in F1 history
11 – Sergio Perez
Races: 157
Wins: 0
Titles: 0
Last year: 8th
Age: 29
Twitter: @SChecoPerez
Did you know? Perez has finished on the podium in F1 eight times, including the Baku race last season
