Force India has announced a technical partnership with 3D Systems Corporation, a leading supplier of 3D content-to-print solutions. The multi-year deal will allow the team to reduce the manufacturing time of wind tunnel model components. "We’ve been working with 3D systems as a customer for many years, so we are delighted to forge stronger links with a company that is the market-leader for rapid prototyping technology", said team principal Vijay Mallya. "We use their technology on a daily basis to manufacture wind tunnel model components and […]

Force India is set to announce the identity of Paul di Resta's 2013 teammate. The Indian news service IANS said that although the official announcement has been delayed, the Vijay Mallya-led team is finally almost ready now to make the call. "The announcement should take place next week," a 'top source' at the Silverstone based team was quoted saying late last week. "Adrian (Sutil) looks the best bet to partner di Resta as he has got the required experience in Formula One. At the same […]

Force India is set to receive a financial boost ahead of the 2013 season. The team is set to finish seventh in the 2012 championship, although co-owner Vijay Mallya is targeting moving further forwards. "We’ve scored more points than in any previous season and every year we’ve demonstrated that we’ve gone up the ladder", he said. "We’ve taken fairly significant steps, not just baby steps. Given the tools that we have, which are mostly of the Jordan era, we have done exceptionally well". The Silverstone […]

Outgoing Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg has thanked the team for their commitment to him. Force India handed Hulkenberg a lifeline at the start of 2011 following his departure from Williams. After spending a season as reserve driver, Hulkenberg moved up to a race seat this year and has scored 53 points. "First of all I want to thank everyone for believing in me and giving me the chance to return to Formula One this year as a race driver", said the German, who will […]

Jules Bianchi has said that he feels ready to make the step up to Formula One. Bianchi finished as runner up in Formula Renault 3.5 in 2012 and has taken part in selected Friday practice sessions with Force India. Bianchi has also been part of Ferrari's driver academy since its creation and has been involved in the team for several years. "I learned a lot from this role and from driving in P1", said Bianchi. "Even if I'd driven before at the previous year's Young […]

Force India head to American soil for the first time this week as they prepare to take part in the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Nico Hulkenberg retired on the opening lap in Abu Dhabi, while Paul di Resta claimed ninth place. "I’ve not spent a lot of time in America so I’m looking forward to being there and seeing some of the country", said Hulkenberg. "I’ve visited New York before, but that’s as much as I’ve done. I love the people and the […]

Adrian Sutil could be in for a surprise return to Force India. The German driver raced for the Silverstone based team between 2007 and 2011, taking a best result of fourth. Sutil was replaced by Nico Hulkenberg for 2012, but with the latter heavily linked with Sauber, Sutil could return to Force India for a second stint, according to team co-owner Vijay Mallya. "I offered an extension to both drivers. I hear from the media that Nico has signed with Sauber. Well, if he has […]

Vijay Mallya, the owner and boss of the Force India team, had good and bad news on Thursday. The good news was that embarrassing protests planned for the Indian grand prix by grounded and unpaid staff of his ailing Kingfisher airline have been called off. That's because he struck a salary deal with the disgruntled workers. "There will (now) be no protests during F1," an airline engineer told the Times of India. But there was also bad news. One piece is that there is a […]

Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta are eagerly anticipating the team's home event at the Buddh International Circuit. Hulkenberg finished the Korean Grand Prix in sixth place and is on a good run of form. "I feel comfortable and confident in the car and the team is doing a good job. We’ve just got a good rhythm and momentum, and that’s so important in Formula One", he said. "I’ve still had some tough weekends, like Monza and Singapore, but on the whole […]

Bob Fernley has played down his boss Vijay Mallya's latest problems. Already grappling with his ailing airline Kingfisher, Force India chief Mallya now faces arrest in his native India, two weeks ahead of the team's all-important home race in the country. The non-bailable arrest warrant was issued by a Hyderabad court last week over bounced cheques relating to the cash-strapped and grounded Kingfisher. But deputy team boss Fernley has played down his boss's problems. "It will be resolved and I expect Vijay to be in […]

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya believes that attaining a podium in the final six races of the season could be decisive in the team's battle with Sauber in the championship. The Swiss team has claimed three podiums this season, while Force India has yet to reach the rostrum since Giancarlo Fisichella finished second in the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. "Hopefully it [luck] will come to us one day, because we’ve shown the pace of the car. This is the second time we’ve finished fourth […]

Vijay Mallya has played down reports Force India is having to draw up a shortlist to fill its two race seats for 2013. Paul di Resta is reportedly a leading candidate to replace McLaren's perhaps Mercedes-bound Lewis Hamilton, while Nico Hulkenberg has been strongly linked with Ferrari. "Nico and Paul have contracts for next year and will be with us," Force India team owner Mallya is quoted by Auto Bild Motorsport. The comments follow deputy team boss Bob Fernley's recent admission that, while the drivers […]