Formula One: Wehrlein Disappointed About Force India’s Decision

The Deputy team principal of Force India, Bob Fernley said that the German was not up to the expected pace this season.

By Sreejith

Force India team says that Pascal Wehrlein has a great future in Formula 1. A few weeks back, the team signed the contract with Wehrlein's teammate Esteban Ocon for next year.

Formula One: Wehrlein Disappointed About Force India’s Decision

The German was disappointed about the decision made by Force India to opt Ocon rather than him for next year. He is currently racing for Manor F1 team and he also believes that he has been better this season than his French teammate.

Formula One: Wehrlein Disappointed About Force India’s Decision

He also said that he want to speak with Force India to find out the reasons about why he was not promoted from Manor. The Deputy team principal of Force India, Bob Fernley said that the German was not up to the expected pace this season.

Formula One: Wehrlein Disappointed About Force India’s Decision

Fernley also said that Pascal was extremely courteous and very gracious. "If you read the articles where he has talked about things, he is looking for guidance for himself rather than being critical of anything we have done," he said to Motorsport.com.

Formula One: Wehrlein Disappointed About Force India’s Decision

He added, "I think he's a talented driver and the fact that we have chosen one over the other is only our preference. It doesn't mean that Pascal doesn't have a tremendous future going forward."

Formula One: Wehrlein Disappointed About Force India’s Decision

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Article Published On: Saturday, November 19, 2016, 18:49 [IST]
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