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Full name

Force India Formula One

Base

Silverstone, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Team principal

Vijay Mallya

Technical director

James Key

Race drivers

Adrian Sutil

Vitantionio Liuzzi

Test drivers

Vitantonio Liuzzi

Chassis

Force India VJM02

Engine

Mercedes-Benz FO 108W

Tyres

Bridgestone

Debut

2008 Australian Grand Prix

Constructors’ Championships

0

Drivers’ Championships

0

2008 position

10th

Although created in 2007, the team’s roots can be traced back to 1991, when it was founded as Jordan Grand Prix. Jordan enjoyed many years in Formula One even running the title close in 1999, but financial problems crept in and the team’s performance dried up. Eddie Jordan the then owner realised the writing was on the wall and the best way to save the team was to opt for a sale.

The Silverstone-based squad and facilities were bought by the Midland group in 2005 and re-named Midland F1 in 2006, before being sold to Spyker Cars towards the end of the 2006 season. However, the running costs of a small Formula One team once again caused the sale of the team this time to the Orange India Holdings group, with Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol taking over the ownership of the team.

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