For Force India to make the step from mid-pack to front runners they would need to find almost a quarter billion euros says the team’s deputy principal Robert Fernley.
“I think that the goal is probably best of the rest if the truth be known, In reality, another £200-million [€220-million] to get the next step,” Fernley told F1i.
With money scarce in current economic time, the team is unlikely to receive a cash injection of this magnitude anytime soon, but Fernley is confident that the 2017 rules may shake things up and offer opportunities to box above their weight.
“Next year is going to be an exciting year because for the first time we’re all designing cars. I wouldn’t say we’re on a level playing field but certainly more level than it has ever been in terms of the aero availability you have.”
“So we’re all limited. Obviously the bigger teams have much more efficient processes so they have an advantage but the advantage is much less than it has ever been.”
“It is going to be interesting and I think it is going to produce some interesting opportunities next year.”
“The 2017 car will be the first car where we are actually using a 60% model. In the past we’ve had the 50% when we’ve had Brackley. Even when we made the big switch to Toyota which obviously cost us dearly in the first part of 2015.”
“Once we got that on track we rebounded and continued to progress on from there. So the 60% model with the fidelity that gives is also exciting for us,” concluded Fernley.
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