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Force India fined for Perez FP2 wheel incident 

The Force India Formula 1 team has been hit with a 15,000 fine after Sergio Perez lost a wheel during second practice for the French Grand Prix.  It has also received an additional 85,000 suspended fine for 12 months as part of the penalty handed out by stewards following an investigation into the bizarre FP2 incident that saw Perez’s wheel come loose on Friday.  The Mexican’s left-rear wheel completely detached from his VJM10 Force India car as Perez headed through the Turn 6/7 complex while on his first flying lap in second practice. The incident resulted in a red flag period with Perez being pitched into a high-speed spin, while his wheel was sent spinning along the Mistral...
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