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Force India hails 'tremendous' start to 2017 following best result in Russian Grand Prix

Sergio Perez has praised Force India's "tremendous" start to the 2017 Formula One season, after the team recorded it's best result of the year at the Russian Grand Prix.

Perez and teammate Esteban Ocon have both finished in the points in all four grands prix this season, strengthening the Silverstone-based outfit's grasp on fourth place in the constructors' standings with what marked the team's 16th top ten finish in a row. Perez claimed sixth with Ocon following just behind in seventh in Sochi on Sunday.

"Sixth place feels very satisfying and with Esteban in seventh it has been a really positive day for the team," Perez said.