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Mexican Sergio Perez was unveiled as the Force India's new driver for the 2014 season after leaving McLaren on Thursday. Perez thanked Force India team principal, Vijay Mallya, for making him Nico Hulkenburg's new team-mate.

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SOUNDBITE: (English), Sergio Perez:
"Well, for me there is no point to look back. I want to look forward, I want to be here and after one year say that it was the best thing that ever happened in my career to move out from McLaren to join Force India. It's a great opportunity for my career, and I am looking forward. In the past you can argue that the speed was there and the car was not there as well, you can argue many things - but all I have to say is that I am very thankful to McLaren as well for the opportunity that they gave me. They definitely made me a better driver and people will be surprised of what I can do in the car in 2014."

SOUNDBITE: (English), Sergio Perez:
"I want to thank Vijay for the trust since the first time we met. He always told me that he was interested and it was straightforward the negotiation and everything. So I am very happy to join the Sahara Force India team and really looking forward. I think we've got a very strong driver line up for next year, definitely one of the strongest one and definitely the most hungry one. We have a lot to prove, very young and both looking forward to a very big challenge."