Force India
Force India
- Team name Force India
- Base Silverstone, India
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- Founding date Jan 1 2008
- Podiums 3
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- Pole positions 1
- Fastest race laps -
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Magnussen had 'handshake' deal with Force India for 2014 seat
Kevin Magnussen has revealed that he was very close to signing for Force India in 2014. The Dane made his debut in 2014 for McLaren, spending just one season with the team and ...
04 Jul 2019 15:42 -
Michiel Mol considering shares in Racing Point
The 2018 season was a turbulent year for the Indian-licensed Force India team. The Silverstone squad came under new ownership in the summer break and it managed to avoid li...
06 Mar 2019 11:37 -
DTM: Di Resta lands seat with Aston Martin
Paul di Resta will continue to race in the DTM series after Aston Martin confirmed his seat for the upcoming season. Di Resta won the DTM title in 2010 with HWA, pri...
15 Feb 2019 09:30 -
2019 car will improve at a 'dramatic rate' - Racing Point
Racing Point technical director Andrew Green says that its maiden car for the 2019 season will improve at a drastic rate due to the increase of investment. The team unveiled it...
13 Feb 2019 17:39 -
Ocon to 'transform' under new weight rules
Esteban Ocon says that his dedication to training will pay off as he aims to transform under the new weight rules of Formula 1. Ocon will sit out the 2019 season but will work ...
10 Feb 2019 14:37 -
Grosjean: No surprise race winners before 2021
Romain Grosjean believes that no driver outside of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull will get a chance of winning a race until at least the 2021 season. The gap between the top th...
09 Feb 2019 13:10 -
Racing Point name to stay for 2019
The FIA has officially released the entry list for the 2019 Formula 1 season which confirms that Racing Point will keep its name for the year. It is believed the Silverston...
06 Feb 2019 11:14 -
Mallya to be extradited over fraud charges
Former Formula 1 team owner Vijay Mallya is set to be extradited to India after approval from the United Kingdom's Home Office. Mallya acted as the owner and tea...
05 Feb 2019 09:34 -
Perez: People are too used to my level
Sergio Perez says that onlookers have become too accustomed to his results, which has left him to believe he is underrated in F1. The Mexican ended the 2018 season in eighth pla...
28 Jan 2019 11:11 -
Ocon hoping two years in F1 will present 2020 opportunities
Esteban Ocon is hoping that the two years he spent in Formula 1 will be enough to secure him a seat on the 2020 grid. The Frenchman will sit out the 2019 season, after being ous...
21 Jan 2019 13:52 -
Perez suspects year out of F1 could hurt Ocon
Sergio Perez says that Esteban Ocon's 2019 season on the sidelines could hurt his future prospects. The Mercedes junior failed to find a seat for the upcoming campaign after...
17 Jan 2019 14:08 -
Stroll backs Kubica to boost Williams forward
Racing Point-bound Lance Stroll has backed Pole Robert Kubica to boost Williams up the grid. The 34-year-old was confirmed as a 2019 Williams driver during the Abu Dhabi Grand P...
16 Jan 2019 11:16 -
Renault signed 'A-lister' driver too soon - Chandhok
Ex-Formula 1 driver-turned-pundit Karun Chandhok believes that Renault is still too far behind the winning teams to sign a top tier driver. Seven-time Grand Prix victor Dan...
13 Jan 2019 15:34 -
Perez: Racing Point future 'more convincing' than McLaren
Sergio Perez believes that the future prospects of Racing Point made it a logical decision to stay for another season. The Mexican penned another one-year deal with the Sil...
13 Jan 2019 14:09 -
Ocon to keep other options open for 2020
Esteban Ocon has admitted that he could be forced to give up on his dream of becoming a Formula 1 world champion if he does not manage to secure a drive in 2020. Due to the buyo...
13 Jan 2019 13:34 -
Perez dismisses favouritism concerns over new teammate Stroll
Sergio Perez has dismissed concerns that his new 2019 teammate Lance Stroll will be more favoured upon thanks the new ownership role his father Lawrence Stroll now holds at the ...
07 Jan 2019 11:33 -
Paddy Lowe: Teams attempted to ensure all 2019 loopholes were closed
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe claims the Formula 1 teams have made a real effort to ensure there are no loopholes in the new 2019 aerodynamic rules that could be exploited...
02 Jan 2019 20:12 -
Sainz: McLaren should 'fear everyone' in 2019
Carlos Sainz believes that McLaren should fear every other team in 2019 following the tightness of the midfield battle last season. McLaren ended the year in sixth place, d...
28 Dec 2018 15:44 -
Uralkali receive disclosure order in Force India case
The Russian company Uralkali, who failed to win a bidding process for the sale of Force India in August, has been granted documents by the consortium called 'Racing Point...
21 Dec 2018 11:55 -
Brown: Key will be the 'father' of 2020 McLaren car
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that James Key will be the "father" of McLaren's 2020 car. The Woking outfit confirmed earlier this year that the Briton had signed a de...
21 Dec 2018 09:32 -
Racing Point announce launch date for 2019 car
Racing Point has announced that it will launch its new car on February 13th, one week before pre-season testing kicks off in Barcelona. The team will take the wraps off the...
17 Dec 2018 16:16 -
Szafnauer: Stroll as quick as Ocon
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says that Lance Stroll is already as quick as Esteban Ocon in the team's simulator. Stroll replaces Ocon at the team for 2019 fol...
12 Dec 2018 13:15 -
Brown: McLaren struggles due to 'lack of consistent leadership'
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that a lack of consistent leadership was the cause of the team's struggle throughout the 2018 season. The Woking outfit mostly endured a tough...
06 Dec 2018 16:11 -
Renault confirm slight name change for 2019
Renault Sport Formula One Team will become just Renault F1 Team for the 2019 season, the team has confirmed. The Enstone squad has included 'Sport' in its name since it ...
04 Dec 2018 19:04 -
Latifi joins Williams as reserve driver
Williams has announced that Nicholas Latifi has joined as its reserve driver for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The Canadian driver worked as Force India/Racing Point's reserve ...
03 Dec 2018 15:35 -
Ericcson: Sauber was in survival mode for two-and-a-half years
Out-going Sauber racer Marcus Ericsson says that the team was in survival mode for two-and-a-half years, struggling to stay afloat in Formula 1 for most of his stint with the te...
03 Dec 2018 10:16 -
How the 2019 grid will line-up
The 2019 grid has finally been completed after Lance Stroll was officially announced at Racing Point. Although there was never any doubt over the deal, the confirmation mea...
01 Dec 2018 17:07 -
Perez admits Ocon relationship was 'never great'
Sergio Perez says that his relationship with Esteban Ocon was "never great" throughout their two years together at Force India. Ocon joined the Silverstone outfit in 2...
01 Dec 2018 16:08 -
'Force India' name dropped from 2019 entry list
'Force India' does not appear on the FIA official Formula 1 entry list for 2019, with the Silverstone team being referred to as 'Racing Point'. The team was...
01 Dec 2018 10:31 -
Force India officially confirm Stroll for 2019
Force India has officially announced that Lance Stroll will join the team for the 2019 season alongside Sergio Perez. The Canadian has long been linked with the Silverstone squa...
30 Nov 2018 15:02 -
Ocon eyeing tests with Force India, Williams
Esteban Ocon is hoping to test with Force India and Williams next season in conjunction with his role with Mercedes. The Frenchman will not be racing in F1 next year, but w...
30 Nov 2018 10:14 -
Leclerc tops final day of Abu Dhabi testing
Charles Leclerc has topped the second and final day of tyre testing at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Monegasque driver made his first outing for Ferrari since the Maranello s...
28 Nov 2018 15:52 -
Jos Verstappen: Max 'using his head' more
Max Verstappen is “using his head more” in Formula 1 races, but still needs to “take risks” to be competitive, his father Jos has said. Red Bull driver V...
28 Nov 2018 10:55 -
Ocon disappointed with 'frustrating' end to the season
Esteban Ocon says =hat exiting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to an oil leak was a frustrating way to end the season. The Frenchman failed to see the chequered flag, pulling his s...
28 Nov 2018 10:38 -
Haas won't appeal Force India protest decision
The Haas F1 Team has opted not to appeal the Stewards' decision to dismiss its protest against Force India. Haas lodged its protest on the build-up to the Abu Dhabi Gra...
28 Nov 2018 08:11 -
Russell pleased with maiden Williams test
George Russell says that he is happy with how his first run with Williams went. The Briton took part in the post-season Pirelli test at the Yas Marina Circuit with the team he w...
27 Nov 2018 12:38 -
Stroll: I can't say I've enjoyed my 2018 season
Lance Stroll can't say that he has enjoyed his 2018 season, as his dismal campaign comes to a close. Willaims struggled throughout the season with a car that was aerodynamic...
27 Nov 2018 11:45 -
Verstappen won't 'look like an idiot' doing public service
Although he is yet to be told what his plans will be, Max Verstappen says that he will not "look like an idiot" when he takes part in the two days of public ...
27 Nov 2018 11:08 -
F2: Mazepin graduates to Formula 2 with Arden
Nikita Mazepin will compete in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 championship with ART after a successful season in the final year of the GP3 Series. Mazepin ended the championship in seco...
27 Nov 2018 10:38 -
How the 2019 grid is shaping up
Following Toro Rosso's announcement that Alexander Albon will be making his Formula 1 debut next season, there is just one seat left to fill for the 2019 grid...
26 Nov 2018 18:07 -
Force India confirm Stroll will drive at post-season test
Force India has confirmed that Lance Stroll will drive the VJM11 at the post-season Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi. Stroll has not yet officially been confirmed as a full-time driver...
25 Nov 2018 17:06 -
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton triumphs at season finale
Lewis Hamilton has taken the victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing 2.5 seconds ahead of second placed Sebastian Vettel. The Briton converted his pole position from...
25 Nov 2018 15:53 -
Leclerc expecting 'emotional' Ferrari test
Charles Leclerc says that he is expecting his post-season test with Ferrari in Abu Dhabi to be emotional. It will mark the first time the Monegasque driver will get behind the w...
25 Nov 2018 12:12 -
Leclerc aiming to thank Sauber in the 'best way possible'
Charles Leclerc is hoping to end his rookie Formula 1 season on a high by giving Sauber another handful of points. The Monegasque driver will be leaving the Hinwil squad at the ...
25 Nov 2018 10:30 -
Haas files notice of intent to appeal Stewards' Force India decision
The Haas F1 team has filed its notice to appeal the Stewards' decision to dismiss Haas' protest against Force India. On Saturday, the Stewards released a lengthy documen...
24 Nov 2018 13:14 -
Stewards dismiss Haas' Force India protest
Stewards in Abu Dhabi have officially dismissed Haas' protest against Force India. The American squad arrived at the Yas Marina Circuit unhappy with Force India and the priz...
24 Nov 2018 10:29 -
Perez: Stroll 'definitely' has talent
Sergio Perez admits that he doesn't quite know much about Lance Stroll as a driver, but firmly believes that he possesses talent. The two are set to be teammates at Force In...
24 Nov 2018 10:18 -
Revisions made to Turn 20 kerb after driver complaints
The FIA has made alterations to the kerb that sits on the exit of Turn 20 at the Yas Marina Circuit following a number of complaints from drivers on Friday. For the weekend'...
24 Nov 2018 08:49 -
Brown insists Key will be at McLaren in 2019
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is adamant that James Key will be working at McLaren in 2019. The Woking squad announced in July that it had signed Key from Toro Rosso, where he was worki...
23 Nov 2018 16:33 -
Decision on Haas' Force India protest expected on Saturday
The stewards at Abu Dhabi say that a decision regarding Haas' protest against Force India will be delivered at a time "any earlier than just prior to Free Practice...
23 Nov 2018 14:20 -
Mercedes confirm Ocon will hold reserve role in 2019
Esteban Ocon will become Mercedes' third and reserve driver for the 2019 season as he is set for a season on the sidelines. The Frenchman is expected to leave Force India fo...
23 Nov 2018 12:32 -
Stroll set for post season Force India test
Lance Stroll is set to debut in a Force India next week at the post-season test at Abu Dhabi. Pirelli conducts a two day event following each season to test prototype tyres for ...
23 Nov 2018 09:05 -
Haas lodge protest against Force India cars
The Haas F1 team has officially lodged a protest against its rivals Force India, the FIA has confirmed. Both teams have been summed to the stewards at 11:00 AM local time at the...
23 Nov 2018 08:01 -
How the 2019 grid is shaping up
Following Williams' announcement that Robert Kubica will be making a remarkable comeback to Formula 1 next season, there are just two seats seats left to fill out for t...
22 Nov 2018 10:10 -
Perez grateful after 'most complicated' season in F1
Sergio Perez has described 2018 as the "most complicated" season of his career due to what has occurred both on and off the track. Force India started the ye...
21 Nov 2018 11:47 -
Press conference schedule for 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences in Abu Dhabi. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, t...
20 Nov 2018 14:33 -
Perez hopeful Force India investment will take it to the 'next level'
Sergio Perez is confident that Force India's new owners will allow the team to make the next step and be more competitive than ever. The old Force India outfit fell into adm...
16 Nov 2018 12:10 -
IndyCar: Fernley appointed head of McLaren's IndyCar programme
Former Force India deputy team principal Robert Fernley has been placed in charge of McLaren's IndyCar programme. The Woking outfit confirmed last week that it would enter t...
15 Nov 2018 12:06 -
Ocon could take up dual reserve role in 2019
Esteban Ocon could become the reserve driver for two teams in 2019 as he is set to lose his race seat. Lance Stroll is all but confirmed at Force India next year, with the ...
14 Nov 2018 10:57 -
Whiting: Wholly unacceptable of Ocon to attack Verstappen
Charlie Whiting has criticised Esteban Ocon after he was "fighting" against Max Verstappen to unlap himself in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Frenchman receiv...
12 Nov 2018 14:58 -
Ocon hits out at 'unprofessional' Verstappen
Esteban Ocon says that Max Verstappen acted unprofessionally post-race, in which the latter confronted Ocon with physical contact. Verstappen was upset following the pair...
11 Nov 2018 20:31 -
Video: Ocon and Verstappen clash in parc ferme
Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon came together for a second time on Sunday after the Dutchman confronted the Force India driver after the race. Verstappen was upset with Ocon aft...
11 Nov 2018 20:01 -
Ocon set for 5-place grid penalty due to new gearbox
Esteban Ocon is set to be the second driver to be handed a five-place grid penalty for the Brazilian Grand Prix, as the FIA has confirmed that the French driver's car has fi...
09 Nov 2018 22:26 -
FP2: Bottas heads Mercedes 1-2
Valtteri Bottas has topped the second practice session in Brazil, pipping teammate Lewis Hamilton by the smallest of margins. Bottas' best lap time was a 1:08.846, which was...
09 Nov 2018 19:30 -
Ocon turned down full-time 2019 drive outside F1
Esteban Ocon wants to keep his focus firmly on Formula 1, revealing that he turned down the chance to drive full-time next year in another series. Ocon is set to be without...
08 Nov 2018 17:39 -
Stroll: No developments at Williams since Australia
Lance Stroll claims Williams "haven't really developed" the FW41 throughout the 2018 season. The Grove squad has had a tough year, scoring points on very rare occa...
08 Nov 2018 15:35 -
Gasly says Ocon rivalry is not good 'for either' driver
Pierre Gasly believes that following a close incident with Esteban Ocon at the Mexican Grand Prix, their rivalry is proving to have a negative impact on them both. The Fren...
07 Nov 2018 14:36 -
Force India still aiming to top McLaren
Force India is still aiming to reclaim sixth place in the constructor's standings before the end of the season. The Silverstone squad occupied that position prior to th...
07 Nov 2018 12:42 -
Force India aiming for top three finish in 2019
Force India is targeting a top-three finish for the 2019 season. The Silverstone squad is currently seventh in the standings after resetting during the summer break following th...
06 Nov 2018 14:28 -
Force India planning extra security at Interlagos
Force India says that it is planning to bring in more staff security for the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, despite promotors promising that there will be a "much bigge...
06 Nov 2018 11:45
History Force India
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Driver#
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Racing Point
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2020
18
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27
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11
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2019
18
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11
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2018
18
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11
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31
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Force India
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31
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11
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2017
31
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11
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2016
11
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27
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2015
11
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27
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2014
11
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27
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2013
15
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2012
12
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2011
14
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2010
14
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2009
20
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DateGrand PrixQR
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27 - 29 Jul1713
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20 - 22 Jul107
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6 - 8 Jul107
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29 - 1 Jul116
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22 - 24 Jun1118
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8 - 10 Jun89
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24 - 27 May66
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11 - 13 May139
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27 - 29 Apr73
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13 - 15 Apr811
