Force India F1

Force India F1 is a Formula One motor racing team. The team was formed in October 2007, when a consortium led by Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol bought the Spyker F1 team for € 88 million. Force India F1 represents increased Indian participation within Formula One, with Delhi set to host the first ever Indian Grand Prix in 2011. The FIA confirmed the change in name from Spyker to Force India on 24th October 2007.

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.

Formula One World Championship Career:

Debut			2008 Australian Grand Prix
Latest race		2008 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races competed		18
Championships		0
Drivers' Championships	0
Race victories		0
Pole positions		0
Fastest laps		0
2008 position		10th (0 points)