Stroll finally confirmed but Racing Point name due to change before season
The Racing Point name is not a permanent new title for the former Force India team and will change before the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
The provisional entry list for the 2019 F1 World Championship lists the team and chassis name as Racing Point, but that is just a temporary measure as the Silverstone outfit makes the transition from its former identity as Force India.
The team was originally rebranded as Racing Point Force India following a takeover by a consortium led by Lance Stroll’s father, Lawrence.
Williams driver Stroll has been linked with a move to the team and this was finally confirmed last week, meaning the whole 2019 grid has now been decided.
“I’m pleased that we can finally confirm Lance’s arrival to race alongside Sergio next year,” said team principal Otmar Szafnauer. “It gives us an exciting line-up with the perfect blend of youth, talent, and experience.
“Lance is only 20 and already has two years of Formula 1 experience under his belt, as well as a podium finish and a front-row start.”
Stroll had his first experience with the team in the Abu Dhabi tyre test last week.