It's interesting how Vijay Mallya's Force India team always ends up one step higher in the FIA classification than the fastest team on the track.

The minnows were ahead of McLaren last year because of McLaren's disqualification, and this year they start ahead of the newest, fastest team on the grid. This year Force India have a Mercedes engine and gearbox and Mallya's taken over as team principal. Things can only get better.