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# Force India F1 Team Stats & History

![Force India F1 Team Stats \& History](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/0012-900x600.jpg)

Former Formula 1 Constructor

## ![India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2) Force India ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ForceIndia-330x85.png)

Competed in seasons: 2008 - 2018

![Otmar Szafnauer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/jm1801se343-150x150.jpg)

Team Principal **Otmar Szafnauer** Staff: 400

[1 Pole View Pole tab](#poles)

2nd

Best Finish

[6 Podiums View Podiums tab](#podiums)

5

Fastest Laps

## Team Profile

| Country | ![India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2) [India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/indian-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Season Entries | 11 (2008–2018) |
| Total Drivers | 7 |
| Car | [Force India VJM11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/force-india-vjm11-specifications-information/) |
| Power unit | [Mercedes M09 EQ Power+](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/mercedes-engine-f1-stats/)1.6 V6 turbo hybrid |
| Best Result | 2nd - [2009 Belgian F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/) |
| Team Principal | **Otmar Szafnauer** |
| Originated from | [Spyker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/spyker-f1-team-information-statistics/) (2008) |
| Became | [Racing Point](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/racing-point-f1-team-information-statistics/) (2018) |

[Compare with another team ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/f1-teams-comparison-tool/?team_a=FOR)

## Engine Suppliers

[Ferrari 2008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) [Mercedes 2009-2018](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/mercedes-engine-f1-stats/)

## Full Team Statistics

| Constructors' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| F1 Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 203 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 203 |
| Total Points | 1046 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 5,15 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 1 (0,5%) |
| GP Podiums | 6 (3,0%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 5 (2,5%) |
| GP DNFs | 82 |
| Total GP Laps | 21113 |

## Key Team Landmarks

FirstLast

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)2008 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix2008 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2008-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hu.svg?v=2)2018 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix2018 HUN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2018-hungarian-f1-grand-prix/)

Pole [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)2009 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/)once so far

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)2009 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/az.svg?v=2)2018 Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix2018 AZE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2018-azerbaijan-f1-grand-prix/)

## Team Finishing Positions

2nd 1

3rd 5

4th 7

5th 17

6th 28

7th 42

8th 33

9th 34

10th 33

11th 26

12th 25

13th 19

14th 16

15th 14

16th 10

17th 8

18th 2

19th 3

DNF 82

DNS 1

**DNF** Did Not Finish · **DNS** Did Not Start

## Performance Breakdown

0.0% 0 / 203

Win Rate

3.0% 6 / 203

Podium Rate

0.5% 1 / 203

Pole Rate

2.5% 5 / 203

Fastest Lap Rate

79.5% 322 / 405

Finish Rate

79.8% 323 / 405

Reliability

Stats current as of: 28 Sep 2026

 

Drivers

## Force India F1 drivers

---

[![Sergio-Perez-2018](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sergio-Perez-2018-242x600.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sergio-Perez-2018.jpg)

27\. [Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/)

| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| Grand Prix Entries | 298 |
| Grand Prix Starts | [296](#races) |
| Total Points | [1636.00](#seasons) |
| Avg. Points per GP | 5.49 |
| Grand Prix Wins | [6 (2,0%)](#wins) |
| Wins from pole | [1 (0,3%)](#wins) |
| Pole Positions | [4 (1,3%)](#poles) |
| Front Row Starts | [14 (4,7%)](#poles) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 10.4 |
| GP Podiums | [39 (13,1%)](#podiums) |
| GP Fastest Laps | [12 (4,0%)](#seasons) |
| GP Points Finish | [186 (62,4%)](#races) |
| Avg. GP Position | 8.3 |
| GP DNFs | [41 (13,8%)](#races) |
| Total GP Laps | 16.156 |
| Sprint Starts | 23 |
| Sprint Wins | 1 (4,3%) |
| Sprint Podiums | 6 (26,1%) |
| Sprint Points | 53 |

[![2018-helmet-Sergio-Perez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2018-helmet-Sergio-Perez-267x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2018-helmet-Sergio-Perez.jpg)  
 Helmet of [Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/)

[![Esteban-Ocon-2018](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Esteban-Ocon-2018-249x600.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Esteban-Ocon-2018.jpg)

 

11\. [Esteban Ocon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-ocon-information-statistics/)

| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| Grand Prix Entries | 195 |
| Grand Prix Starts | [195](#races) |
| Total Points | [490.00](#seasons) |
| Avg. Points per GP | 2.51 |
| Grand Prix Wins | [1 (0,5%)](#wins) |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 12.3 |
| GP Podiums | [4 (2,1%)](#podiums) |
| GP Fastest Laps | [1 (0,5%)](#seasons) |
| GP Points Finish | [97 (49,7%)](#races) |
| Avg. GP Position | 10.6 |
| GP DNFs | [25 (12,8%)](#races) |
| Total GP Laps | 10.562 |
| Sprint Starts | 29 |
| Sprint Wins | 0 |
| Sprint Podiums | 0 |
| Sprint Points | 9 |

[![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2018-helmet-Esteban-Ocon-287x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2018-helmet-Esteban-Ocon.jpg)  
 Helmet of [Esteban Ocon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-ocon-information-statistics/)

### Achievements Force India F1 drivers

| Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | PTS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ![Germany](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2) [Adrian Sutil](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/adrian-sutil/) | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4413 | 1 | 123 |
| ![Mexico](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) [Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/) | 90 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5164 | 2 | 368 |
| ![Germany](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2) [Nico Hülkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/) | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4054 | 2 | 289 |
| ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Paul di Resta](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/paul-di-resta/) | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3224 | 0 | 121 |
| ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Esteban Ocon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-ocon-information-statistics/) | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1729 | 0 | 116 |
| ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Giancarlo Fisichella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/giancarlo-fisichella/) | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1435 | 0 | 8 |
| ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Vitantonio Liuzzi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/vitantonio-liuzzi/) | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1094 | 0 | 21 |

Cars

## Force India F1 cars

---

<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jm1825ma593-scaled.jpg">![Sergio Perez, Force India VJM11 on the grid 2018 Australian Grand Prix,. Albert Park, Melbourne](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jm1825ma593-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Sergio Pérez, Force India VJM11 on the grid 2018 Australian Grand Prix,. Albert Park, Melbourne</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jm1724ma73-scaled.jpg">![Sergio Perez, Force India VJM10, 2017 Australian Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jm1724ma73-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Sergio Pérez, Force India VJM10, 2017 Australian Grand Prix</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jm1611no397-scaled.jpg">![Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM09, 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix 2016](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jm1611no397-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Nico Hulkenberg, Force India VJM09, 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix 2016</dd></dl>  
<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Sergio-Perez-2-e1430152009615.jpg">![Sergio Perez, Force India VJM08, 2015 Chinese Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Sergio-Perez-2-e1430152009615-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Sergio Pérez, Force India VJM08, 2015 Chinese Grand Prix</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sergio-Perez-Tor-Rosso-VJM07.jpg">![Sergio Perez Force India VJM07 (2014)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sergio-Perez-Tor-Rosso-VJM07-330x186.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Sergio Pérez Force India VJM07 (2014)</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jm1306fe408-Large.jpg">![James Rossiter (GBR) Force India VJM06](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jm1306fe408-Large-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>James Rossiter, Force India VJM06 (2013)</dd></dl>  
<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/desktop-wallpaper-f1-fansite.com-07-1024.jpg">![Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05, 2012 European GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/desktop-wallpaper-f1-fansite.com-07-1024-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Paul di Resta, Force India VJM05, 2012 European GP</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/F1-Fansite.com-2520HD-2520Wallpaper-25202010-2520Germany-2520F1-2520GP_14.jpg">![Adrian Sutil, Force India VJM04, 2011 German GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/F1-Fansite.com-2520HD-2520Wallpaper-25202010-2520Germany-2520F1-2520GP_14-330x186.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Adrian Sutil, Force India VJM04, 2011 German GP</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2010-Hungary-F1-GP_22.jpg">![Results 2010 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Hungary](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2010-Hungary-F1-GP_22-330x186.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Adrian Sutil, Force India VJM03, 2010 Hungarian GP</dd></dl>  
<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2009-Japan-F1-GP_14.jpg">![Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India VJM04, 2009 Japanese GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2009-Japan-F1-GP_14-330x206.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India VJM02, 2009 Japanese GP</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/222-Large.jpg">![Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India VJM01 (2008)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/222-Large-330x220.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India VJM01 (2008)</dd></dl>  

Staff

## Force India F1 Team Key Members

---

<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jm1828oc23-scaled.jpg">![Otmar Szafnauer 2018 Beyond the Grid interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jm1828oc23-150x150.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Otmar Szafnauer<br>Team Principal and CEO</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/jm1710ju23-scaled.jpg">![Andrew Green (GBR) Sahara Force India F1 Team Technical Director. Canadian Grand Prix, Saturday 10th June 2017. Montreal, Canada.](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/jm1710ju23-150x150.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Andrew Green<br>Technical Director</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jm1807ap06-scaled.jpg">![(L to R): Otmar Szafnauer (USA) Sahara Force India F1 Chief Operating Officer with Andy Stevenson (GBR) Sahara Force India F1 Team Manager. Bahrain Grand Prix 2018.](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jm1807ap06-150x150.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Andy Stevenson<br> Sporting Director (right)</dd></dl><dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jm1627no344-scaled.jpg">![Steve Curnow and Antonio Perez Sahara Force India F1 Team, celebrate finishing fourth in the Constructors' Championship. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,2016](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jm1627no344-150x150.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Steve Curnow (left) <br>Commercial Director and Antonio Perez</dd></dl>  
<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jm1808ma253-scaled.jpg">![Tom McCullough (GBR) Sahara Force India F1 Team Chief Engineer with the media. Formula One Testing, Day 3, Thursday 8th March 2018. Barcelona, Spain.](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jm1808ma253-150x150.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>Tom McCullough<br> Chief Race Engineer</dd></dl>  

History

## Force India History

---

[![Giancarlo Fisichella leading after Force India's first and only pole position in Belgium (2009)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2009-Belgium-F1-GP_19-330x206.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2009-Belgium-F1-GP_19.jpg)

Giancarlo Fisichella leading after Force India's first and only pole position in Belgium (2009)

Vijay Mallya’s team are much improved since their debut in [2008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2008-f1-championship-standings/ "Results 2008 Formula 1 Season"), and they have become one of the most popular teams on the grid.

So far their progress has been gradual, but they will be one of the teams to watch when the new rules and regulations come in for [2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2014-f1-championship-standings/ "2014 F1 Results & Standings") and beyond.

The team has a complicated history, as it went through several different guises from [Jordan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/jordan-f1-information-statistics/ "Jordan F1 info & statistics") to [Spyker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/spyker-f1-team-information-statistics/ "Spyker F1 team info & statistics") to [Midland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/midland-f1-team-information-statistics/ "Midland F1 team info & statistics") before finally settling on Force India in 2008.

Scepticism, and recent history, led many to believe that they wouldn't last long, but then people really took notice in the  [2009 Belgium GP.](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/ "Results 2009 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Belgium")

Despite being the slowest car on the grid throughout the 2009 season, the conditions at Spa Francorchamps suited the car, and [Giancarlo Fisichella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/giancarlo-fisichella/ "Giancarlo Fisichella info & statistics") remarkably landed the team’s first ever pole position.

[![Paul di Resta on back straight with his Force India VJM05.](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jm1228oc692-Large-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jm1228oc692-Large.jpg)

Paul di Resta on back straight with his Force India VJM05.

The experienced Italian driver managed to finish second and take the team’s first podium as he finished behind [Kimi Raikkonen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-raikkonen/ "Kimi Raikkonen info & statistics") in the [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/ "Ferrari F1 info & statistics"), in the race.

From there, the team have become consistent point scorers and have put faith in young drivers. Scotland’s [Paul di Resta](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/paul-di-resta/ "Paul di Resta info & statistics") was widely tipped to become a future world champion, while [Nico Hulkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/ "Nico Hulkenberg info & statistics") has also driven for the team.

Nico Hulkenberg was brought back in 2014, along with Sergio Pérez in what is one of the midfield's best driver partnerships. Together with the strong Mercedes power unit, the team produced some impressive results.

Strong links with both [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/ "Ferrari F1 info & statistics") and [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/ "Mercedes F1 Team info & statistics") stand the team in good stead for young drivers in the future, but whether they can break out and become a leading team over the next few years, only time will tell.

[![Sergio Pérez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 VJM10. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Friday 24th November 2017. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE.](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jm1724no92-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jm1724no92.jpg)

Sergio Pérez, Force India VJM10.  
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2016 was the most successful F1 season ever for Force India. The team started from the 10th place since 2008 and kept rising up to 4th place in the constructors championship and 2 podiums. A result that McLaren only can dream of these days.

The [2017 F1 season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2017-f1-championship-standings/) was for the Silverstone based team not better than the [2016 F1 season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2016-f1-championship-standings/). Expectations were high with the talents of young driver [Esteban Ocon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-ocon-information-statistics/), the experience of [Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/) and the outstanding Mercedes power-unit.

The team did an amazing job by finishing 4th again in the 2017 constructors championship, but didn't score a podium. Perez was close with a 4th place finish in Spain, but Ferrari and Red Bull were to strong.

In 2018 the performance of the small team was again very good. Until the Grand Prix of Hungary they performed well and already had scored 59 points. During the race weekend in Budapest the team got into administration status and almost went bankrupt. 6 investors with one of them being the father of Lance Stroll bought the time from Vijay Mallya and the Dutch Mol family.

Because of an unknown reason the new owners could not get their hands on the official FIA documents to just keep racing and keep their points. The team had to subscribe to the championship as a new team, but was allowed to get the prize money that was won until Spa. The team lost all constructor championship points and had to start over from the Belgian GP. The name also changed from "Sahara Force India" into "Racing Point Force India".

Results

## Force India F1 Results

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### Force India F1 Championship Positions

[  
7th  
2018](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2018-f1-championship-standings/) [  
4th  
2017](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2017-f1-championship-standings/) [  
4th  
2016](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2016-f1-championship-standings/) [  
5th  
2015](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2015-f1-championship-standings/) [  
6th  
2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2014-f1-championship-standings/) [  
6th  
2013](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2013-f1-championship-standings/) [  
7th  
2012](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2012-f1-championship-standings/) [  
6th  
2011](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2011-f1-championship-standings/) [  
7th  
2010](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2010-f1-championship-standings/) [  
9th  
2009](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2009-f1-championship-standings/) [  
10th  
2008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2008-f1-championship-standings/)

### Force India Finishing Positions

  
1  
2nd

  
5  
3rd

  
7  
4th

  
17  
5th

  
28  
6th

  
42  
7th

  
33  
8th

  
34  
9th

  
33  
10th

  
26  
11th

  
25  
12th

  
19  
13th

  
16  
14th

  
14  
15th

  
10  
16th

  
8  
17th

  
2  
18th

  
3  
19th

  
82  
DNF

  
1  
DNS

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Podiums

Poles

News

## Latest Force India News

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- [![Green: Fewer car updates planned for 2020](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ONY3166-190x308.jpg)10 Jun 2020<h3>Green: Fewer car updates planned for 2020</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/green-fewer-car-updates-planned-for-2020/)
- [![Drivers query Monaco track change for 2019?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/X4I9152-190x308.jpg)30 May 2019<h3>Drivers query Monaco track change for 2019?</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/drivers-query-monaco-track-change-for-2019/)
- [![Force India now 'Racing Point' for 2019](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jm1319fe330-Large-190x308.jpg)6 Feb 2019<h3>Force India now 'Racing Point' for 2019</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/force-india-now-racing-point-for-2019/)
- [![Britain approves Mallya extradition](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/jm1806jy212-190x308.jpg)5 Feb 2019<h3>Britain approves Mallya extradition</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/britain-approves-mallya-extradition/)
- [![Force India adding blue to 2019 livery](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jm1825oc117-190x308.jpg)28 Jan 2019<h3>Force India adding blue to 2019 livery</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/force-india-adding-blue-to-2019-livery/)
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- [![Teams reject Liberty 'joint launch' idea](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jm1828no85-190x308.jpg)28 Jan 2019<h3>Teams reject Liberty 'joint launch' idea</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/teams-reject-liberty-joint-launch-idea/)
- [![Force India not confirming end of pink livery](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jm1829ap478-190x308.jpg)23 Jan 2019<h3>Force India not confirming end of pink livery</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/force-india-not-confirming-end-of-pink-livery/)
- [![Racing point announces new technology partnership](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/6855723_s-190x300.jpg)22 Jan 2019<h3>Racing point announces new technology partnership</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/racing-point-announces-new-technology-partnership/)
- [![Green: Cars to take 'huge' performance hit in 2019](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jm1830se543-190x308.jpg)18 Jan 2019<h3>Green: Cars to take 'huge' performance hit in 2019</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/green-cars-to-take-huge-performance-hit-in-2019/)
- [![Perez not worried about Lance Stroll as teammate](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jm1828oc165-190x308.jpg)14 Jan 2019<h3>Perez not worried about Lance Stroll as teammate</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/perez-not-worried-about-lance-stroll-as-teammate/)
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Pictures

## Force India Launch Pictures

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- [![2018 Force India VJM11  F1 car launch pictures](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jm1826fe18-190x308.jpg) 26 Feb 2018<h3>2018 Force India VJM11 F1 car launch pictures</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/2018-force-india-vjm11-f1-car-launch-pictures/)
- [![HD pictures 2013 Launch Force India VJM06 F1 car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Force-India-VJM06_01-190x308.jpg) 1 Feb 2013<h3>HD pictures 2013 Launch Force India VJM06 F1 car</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/hd-pictures-2013-launch-force-india-vjm06-f1-car/)
- [![Force India VJM07 F1 car launch pictures](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Force-India-VJM07-190x308.jpg) 22 Jan 2014<h3>Force India VJM07 F1 car launch pictures</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/force-india-vjm07-f1-car-launch-pictures/)
- [![Force India VJM08 F1 car launch pictures](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jm1521ja214-Custom1-190x308.jpg) 22 Jan 2015<h3>Force India VJM08 F1 car launch pictures</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/force-india-vjm08-f1-car-launch-pictures/)
- [![Force India VJM10 F1 car launch pictures](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jm1714ma01-190x308.jpg) 22 Feb 2017<h3>Force India VJM10 F1 car launch pictures</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/force-india-vjm10-f1-car-launch-pictures/)
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## Force India — Frequently Asked Questions

<details>

<summary>When did Force India compete in Formula 1?</summary>



Force India competed in Formula 1 from 2008 to 2018.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Is Force India still racing in Formula 1?</summary>



No, Force India last competed in Formula 1 in 2018.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Who is the Force India team principal?</summary>



Otmar Szafnauer is the team principal of Force India.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How many F1 podiums does Force India have?</summary>



Force India has scored 6 podium finishes in Formula 1.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What nationality is the Force India F1 team?</summary>



Force India is a Indian Formula 1 team.

</details>

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| Pos. | F1 Teams | | | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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