Force India have unveiled their 2008 challenger in a ceremony held in Mumbai.

Budget of $120 million earmarked for 2008 campaign

Force India have unveiled their 2008 challenger in a ceremony held in Mumbai. With drivers Giancarlo Fisichella, Adrian Sutil and reserve Vitantonio Liuzzi on hand, the car bore the team's new white and gold livery, with Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher logo prominently displayed. The car is the same as that used in the latter part of the 2007 season but has been monikered the VJM01 after the team's new owner. The Indian billionaire oversaw the purchase of the now defunct Spyker outfit last autumn and has earmarked a $120 million budget for the coming season. At the launch Mallya said: "I am delighted to present before you the livery of the brand new car that will compete in the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship. "Today is a memorable day not only for me as the owner of India's first-ever Formula One team, but also for millions of Indians who can today watch India occupy a place of pride as Force India becomes the first and only Indian Formula One racing team to compete with the best in the world, at the pinnacle of motorsport. "The Force India Formula One Team is one of the only eleven elite teams guaranteed an entry into the FIA Formula One World Championship Races." The VJM01 is scheduled to make its track debut later in February.

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Force India F1 Team

Force India Formula One Team (later Sahara Force India) was a prominent midfield F1 constructor that competed from 2008 to 2018. Known for "punching above its weight," the team achieved its best results by finishing 4th in the World Constructors' Championship in both 2016 and 2017.

Key Team Information

Ownership History: Formed in 2007 when Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol purchased the Spyker F1 team. In 2011, the Sahara India Pariwar group acquired a 42.5% stake, leading to the "Sahara Force India" rebranding.
Successor Teams: Following financial difficulties and administration in 2018, the team's assets were purchased by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll.
- 2018 (Mid-season): Competed as Racing Point Force India.
- 2019–2020: Rebranded to Racing Point F1 Team.
- 2021–Present: Currently competes as the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team.
Major Achievements:
- First Pole Position & Podium: Achieved by Giancarlo Fisichella at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix (2nd place).
- Total Podiums: 6 (most notably by Sergio Pérez).
- Base: Silverstone, United Kingdom.

Notable Drivers

Driver	Tenure	Highlights
Sergio Pérez	2014–2018	5 podium finishes for the team
Nico Hülkenberg	2012, 2014–2016	Consistently scored points; best result 4th
Adrian Sutil	2008–2011, 2013	Team's longest-serving driver (92 starts)
Esteban Ocon	2017–2018	Helped secure 4th place in constructors' standings
Giancarlo Fisichella	2008–2009	Secured the team's only pole position

Following its dissolution, the original Force India Formula One Team Limited entered liquidation, though its operational staff and facilities at Silverstone remain the core of the current Aston Martin entry.

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