Force India admits Nasr on 2017 F1 shortlist Force India has hit back at suggestions the team has already decided the identity of Sergio Perez's teammate for 2017. With Nico Hulkenberg heading to Renault, reports early this week suggested the Silverstone based team has now inked a deal with Esteban Ocon. Frenchman Ocon, 20, is obviously a contender thanks to his ties to engine supplier Mercedes, but Force India deputy Bob Fernley says a decision has not been taken. 'There is a long list of candidates,' he told Brazil's Globo. Indeed, a key player on the 2017 market is Felipe Nasr, who would come with substantial backing from Banco do Brasil and the specific support of F1 supremo Bernie...
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