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Force India F1 car VJM01 launched

February 7, 2008

The two drivers - Italian Giancarlo Fisichella (left) and Germany's Adrian Sutil (right) - along with test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi were present at the launch.

"I am delighted to present you the livery of the brand new car that will compete in the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship. Today is a memorable day not only for me as the owner of India's first-ever Formula One team, but also for millions of Indians who can watch India occupy a place of pride as Force India becomes the first and only Formula One racing team to compete with the best in the world, at the pinnacle of motorsport," Mallya said at the launch.

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  • The new car will run for the first time at the next test in Barcelona from February 25-27.

    Mark Smith is the team's design director, working under the direction of chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne and along side technical director James Key.

    Based in Silverstone, the Force India team has evolved from the Jordan team and the recent Spyker team, and boasts of a total tally of four race wins and 19 podium finishes since its inception in 1991.

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