Fisichella to get a signifcant pay rise

Aug.12 (GMM) Giancarlo Fisichella is on the cusp of a significant pay increase if he is retained by Force India for a second season in 2009. According to the German trade magazine Auto Motor und Sport, the Roman veteran - following the loss of his works Renault seat last year - agreed to rescue his formula one career with the backmarker team by racing practically for free in 2008.

Force India say Fisichella has made Sutil quicker (Reuters)

Reuters - Giancarlo Fisichella has made Germany's Adrian Sutil raise his game since they became Force India team mates this season, according to the Formula One team's principal Colin Kolles.

Force India's Fisichella unhurt after big crash at Silverstone (Reuters)

Reuters - Force India's Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella crashed heavily in testing at Silverstone on Wednesday and was taken to the medical centre for precautionary tests on his wrist.

Force India's Fisichella unhurt after big crash at Silverstone (Reuters)

Reuters - Force India's Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella crashed heavily in testing at Silverstone on Wednesday and was taken to the medical centre for precautionary tests on his wrist.

I am very happy with what Vijay said about his drivers - Sutil

Aug.14 (GMM) Giancarlo Fisichella says he is happy to keep racing for Force India beyond 2008. Team supremo Vijay Mallya this week said he is happy with both Fisichella, the Roman veteran of more than 200 grands prix, and his German teammate Adrian Sutil. It is believed both Sutil and Fisichella, who is 35, are already under contract for the 2009 season.

Force India qualifying round-up

The Force India Formula One Team will start tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix with Giancarlo Fisichella in 19th position and Adrian Sutil in 20th following a tight qualifying session at a scorching Hungaroring. The duo completed three runs each in the first 20 minute segment of Qualifying, and pushed hard to improve on the earlier morning practice session's form. Despite the back-row positions, their respective times were both within one second of 10th position, notwithstanding the return to the standard configuration gearbox. The team will now look to make up places in the 70 lap race tomorrow, which is due to start at 14:00hrs local time.