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Force India move up to fourth after strong finish in Belgium

Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez bagged 22 points by finishing fourth and fifth.

Force India move up to fourth after strong finish in Belgium

Spa Francorchamps: Force India overtook Williams for fourth position in the team standings after Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez bagged 22 points by finishing fourth and fifth in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix here on Sunday.

Hulkenberg had set the seventh fastest time in qualifying while Perez was sixth fastest yesterday.

The bagful of points have given Force India momentum in their bid finish fourth this season.

Prior to the race, Williams had 96 points to Force India's 81.

With today's strong result, the Silverstone squad has 103 points and Williams 101 after Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa finished eighth and 10th respectively.