In just his third race with Force India, Checo delivered the team's second podium finish by being third in the first night race at the Bahrain desert.
After a difficult 2013, Sergio regained confidence by providing one of his best Formula One races. In the last few laps he was under pressure from the Red Bull drivers, but managed to stay in the top 3.
This result was the start of a successful relationship between Sergio and Force India.