Force India fail to make Q3 in Oz GP qualifying

Force India's Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon set the 11th and 14th fastest time in qualifying of the Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix here on Saturday

Force India's Mexican driver Sergio Perez. Pic/AFP

Melbourne: Force India's Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon set the 11th and 14th fastest time in qualifying of the Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix here on Saturday.

Perez narrowly missed out on Q3 with the best time of 1:25.081 while Ocon, in his first race for the team, was almost half a second slower than his more experienced teammate.

The Mexican, however, was reprimanded by the stewards for not adhering to FIA guidelines.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!