Force India
Former Indian Formula One racing team
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March 2019 | The original Force India constructor ceased to exist prior to the Australian Grand Prix, with the team rebranded as Racing Point Force India under a new ownership consortium led by Lawrence Stroll. |
2018 | Nicholas Latifi becomes part of Force India's driver development programme, furthering the team's commitment to nurturing young racing talent. |
2018 | Force India Formula One team competes with the VJM11 car using Mercedes engines, with Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon as drivers |
2018 | Force India retained Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon as their driver lineup for the season, with both drivers finishing 11th and 12th respectively in the Australian Grand Prix season opener. |
August 2018 | Approaching the Belgian Grand Prix, a Lawrence Stroll-led consortium was unable to buy the team's shares due to creditor agreements, resulting in the team racing under a new name: Racing Point Force India F1 Team. |
July 2018 | The team was put into administration by the High Court in London ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix due to Vijay Mallya's financial issues. |
June 2018 | Sergio Pérez finished third in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. |
2017 | Lucas Auer joins Force India's driver development programme, later transitioning to Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. |
2016 | Nikita Mazepin enters Force India's driver development programme, representing Russia in the team's talent cultivation efforts. |
June 2016 | Sergio Pérez secured a third-place finish in the European Grand Prix. |
May 2016 | Sergio Pérez achieved a third-place finish in the Monaco Grand Prix. |
2015 | Steven Goldstein and Alfonso Celis Jr. join Force India's driver development programme, expanding the team's international driver support. |
October 2015 | Sergio Pérez secured a third-place finish in the Russian Grand Prix. |
April 2014 | Sergio Pérez achieved the team's first third-place finish in the Bahrain Grand Prix. |
2012 | Jehan Daruvala begins participation in Force India's driver development programme, supporting young Indian talent in motorsport. |
October 2011 | Sahara India Pariwar purchased 42.5% of Force India F1's shares for US$100 million. |
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