Sergio Perez says he has no regrets over rejecting a move to Renault for the 2017 Formula 1 season despite the French manufacturer𒅌's progress over the winter.

Perez was courted by Renaultཧ to lead its revival after returning to F1 with a works operation in 2016, only for the Mex♍ican to favour staying at Force India.

Renault ultimately signed Perez's then-team-mate Nico Hulkenberg to partner Jolyon Palmer, with the German charging to points finishes in the last two races. By comparison, the team scored just three top-10 finishes thr𓆉ough all of last year.

Perez ad🌌mitted he was surprised by Renault's progress over the winter, but believed it was good 🦂for the F1 to have another strong midfield team.

"I think Renault has been really a good surprise for Formula 1,🐬" Pﷺerez said. "I think they've made an impressive step. It will be interesting to see how they are able to develop."

However, Perez stressed he had n﷽o regrets over rejecting a move to Enstone for 2017, with Force India making a good start to the season itself with point♌s finishes in every race so far.

"No, I'm happy where I am," Perez said. "W♕e will see in Barcelona what we are able to do compared to everyone else. We are fourth in the constructors' at the moment. I think we're looking good.