Force India
| Full Team Name: | Sahara Force India F1 Team |
| Base: | Silverstone, UK |
| Team Principal: | Vijay Mallya |
| Technical Chief: | Andrew Green |
| Drivers: | P di Resta |
| N Hulkenberg | |
| Test Drivers: | J Bianchi |
| Chassis: | VJM05 |
| Engine: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Tyres: | Pirelli |
| First Season: | 2008 |
| World Championships: | 0 |
| Highest Race Finish: | 2 (x1) |
| Pole Positions: | 1 |
| Fastest Laps: | 1 |
FORCE INDIA
2011
Despite quick and consistent drivers in experienced Sutil and impressive rookie Di Resta, unable to take significant step forward relative to 2010 in first half of season. Find pace after summer break and score points at most races including three sixth-place finishes.
2010
Initially maintain momentum of late 2009 and emerge as regular Q3 and points contenders, but fade somewhat by mid season as other midfield rivals such as Williams and BMW Sauber close the performance gap. End year seventh in the constructors' table.
2009
Dramatic progress, with in-season upgrades boosting VJM02's pace, despite basic lack of downforce. Fisichella makes breakthrough, with team's first pole, points and podium in Belgium, before moving to Ferrari to replace injured Massa, handing seat to tester Liuzzi.
2008
Fail to score, despite impressive improvement in terms of pace. Management restructure announced post-season, with co-owner Vijay Mallya taking over as team principal, and new technical tie-up with McLaren means Mercedes power from 2009.
2007
Former Spyker team is bought in October by a consortium headed by Indian billionare Dr Vijay Mallya and renamed 'Force India' for the 2008 season.
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