Racing Point Force India

Sergio Perez says it felt like Force India was “stuck on standby” prior to its takeover by a consortium over the summer that saved the Formula 1 team following mounting financial issues.

Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn says the survival of Force India is “significant for the good of the sport” after key stakeholders struck a deal to ensure the team remained on the grid last week.

Sport as a whole may love a good narrative, the rise of the underdog is something we rarely see in Formula 1 nowadays. In a time where financial muscle and depth of resources seems to dictate the pecking order, it is very rare for us to be treated to a true upset.

The FIA has confirmed its decision to make Force India continue with its prior power unit allocations despite technically entering the Formula 1 world championship as a new entry from this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

After a month of speculation, the future of the racing team formerly known as Sahara Force India has been revealed. Points-less, and under a new name - but with the same bright pink livery - the Silverstone racers have been reborn as Racing Point Force India.

Force India will be allowed to keep its prize money benefits worth an estimated £50 million from the past two Formula 1 seasons despite its rebrand and acceptance as a new, mid-season entry to the constructors' championship.

With a recap of all the additional news and notes from Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook.

Otmar Szafnauer has hailed the start of a "new and exciting chapter" for the rebranded Racing Point Force India team following the FIA's acceptance of its mid-season entry to the Formula 1 world championship.

The FIA has accepted a mid-season entry from the rebranded Racing Point Force India team ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, ensuring its participation in the race.