"There she is, our beautiful world championship competitor in its striking new livery of gold, tungsten and white," exclaimed Dr Vijay Mallya as the Force India Formula One car was launched in Mumbai on Thursday evening.
The Force India's new car, named VJM01 after its own Indian owner, was launched against the backdrop of the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai.
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Photographs: Uday Kuckian | Text: Harish Kotian in Mumbai