Perez has no regrets about not joining Renault

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Sergio Perez isn't in the habit of revisiting the past, insisting he has no regrets about not joining Renault when the opportunity came about.

The 28-year-old Mexican is in his eighth season of F1, his fifth with Force India, and all signs appear to point to a sixth season with the Silverstone-based outfit that was recently saved from a painful demise by its new owners, a consortium led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll.

"It's a matter of days or weeks. The contract is there, it's just the position of the team that must be clarified," Perez told Fox.

"The team is coming from a complex situation, but fortunately the 400 workers are all safe with a good investment that guarantees stability," he added.

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The drivers' market was ignited two weeks ago by the unexpected news of Daniel Ricciardo's move from Red Bull Racing to Renault, a team that once courted Perez. He held out however, hoping for a bigger opportunity, but it never came to pass.

"When you have no chance at Ferrari or Mercedes, I think Force India is a very interesting option," he admits.

"I do not regret not signing with Renault, because in the last two years I was best of the rest. As a team we were in front of Renault in the constructors' championship."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.