Force India deputy says no fear over F1 team's future


SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Force India's deputy team principal Bob Fernley says there are no concerns about the future of the Formula One team despite the legal and financial troubles surrounding co-owners Vijay Mallya and Roy Sahara.
Fernley, speaking from the Bahrain Grand Prix, said the team's commercial and technical operations are able to function normally regardless of the ownership uncertainty.
Mallya, being pursued by creditors who have taken action through Indian courts, has been unable to attend the opening two races of this season while Sahara remains in jail over unpaid debts.
Companies controlled by Mallya and Sahara own 85 percent of the Force India team, which is among their few remaining realizable assets.
Fernley said Friday that ''I don't think there's any concerns for Force India.''