Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon managed to finish 7th and 10th respectively in Melbourne as extra Hype Energy branding is featured on the VJM10.
Sahara Force India scored seven points today in Melbourne as Sergio Pérez raced diligently to gain a well-earned seventh place finish. Whilst Esteban Ocon scored his first point in Formula One with a strong drive securing tenth place.
The VJM10 cars raced in their new pink livery with extra Hype Energy branding and the car showed impressive reliability. The Hype Energy logo was featured, for the first time, on the nose cone of the car, the airbox, the cockpit and on the inner side of the rear wing.
Here are the reactions from the drivers after the Australian GP:
P7 to start the new year - @SChecoPerez can be satisfied about today's work. Hear straight from him after the race! #AusGP CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO -> pic.twitter.com/8xWe8dElWL
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) March 26, 2017
Let's hear from someone who just joined the @F1 point-scorers club today - @OconEsteban. A busy race filled with battles for him! #AusGP CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO -> pic.twitter.com/HoF0RyW9tb
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) March 26, 2017
Sahara Force India have had an excellent start to the season, maintaining the great momentum from last year. They will now head to China to build on these results.