Halts Force India test programme


Force India have been forced to abandon their Thursday testing at Jerez after newly-signed reserve driver Jules Bianchi crashed early in the morning session. Although damage to the car was not severe, a lack of spare parts means the VJM05 will not be back on track until Friday.

Mechanics worked to repair the car, but were forced to concede defeat at lunchtime.

“No more running today,” said the team via Twitter.