Zoom A major aero update at Force India

The British Grand Prix later this week will mark the mid-point of Force India's debut Formula One World Championship season. It's an appropriate place for the team to reach this milestone given the Silverstone Circuit, where the race is held, is right opposite Force India's HQ.

As such, the British Grand Prix is seen by many as the team's 'home' race. Although preparations continue as normal, with the cars re-built at the factory and then taken on a transporter over to the circuit, it does make the event a special one for the team and their families.

Following a solid French Grand Prix Force India will be looking to move forward at Silverstone. At a three-day test at the same circuit last week, the team debuted a major new aero and mechanical package comprising new sidepods, bargeboards, diffuser, front wing, engine cover, inerter damper and further suspension modifications. With the developments looking positive, the team has every hope of an improved finish in the ninth round of the 18-round series.

Giancarlo Fisichella
"I'm motivated to do well in Britain now we've got a solid finish under our belts at the last race in France. I've always enjoyed and done well at Silverstone. Even though it's not a particularly distinctive track it's very technical so you need a good driving rhythm, good pace, good balance and constant levels of grip. I also like the atmosphere there as the fans are very enthusiastic, particularly for any British team. We'll be introducing our new aero package for this race. We tested it at Silverstone last week and although my day of testing was pretty much cut in half by the accident, up to that point the car felt better than it has done in a while. Even though we know Silverstone is going to be tough too, any step forward will be a big help."

"I'm not feeling any ill effects from the accident: it really looked worse than it was, I only wish I had remembered to take my hands of the wheel so it would have spared me the trip to hospital!"

Adrian Sutil
"I'm looking forward to Silverstone this year. It's good to be at a circuit you really know well and you are comfortable at. We test here a lot and of course the factory is so close, it's like our home race. Personally I like the track, it's quite challenging and really one of my favourites. The atmosphere is great too, and with all the Lewis fans it should be a fantastic race."

"The test here last week went well, we tried out the complete new aero package with the wheel covers, engine cover and of course the inerter damper that we hope will give us more stability. If everything works well together, both on the aero and mechanical side, it would be a good step forward for us, which we need at the moment. My target for this race would be to get everything working well and hopefully being in a position where we could race and pass some cars. In Magny-Cours we were quite close, especially on my middle stint where the lap times were good, but we just need that little bit more to be able to get ahead of some others."