Force India's Journey in F1 (2008-2018): Cars, Drivers, Stats and more

Force India punched above their weight in Formula 1 for over a decade.
Force India punched above their weight in Formula 1 for over a decade.

2012 - VJM05

Nico Hulkenberg became a full-time driver for the team in 2012.
Nico Hulkenberg became a full-time driver for the team in 2012.

Drivers: di Resta & Nico Hulkenberg

Best Qualifying: 6th

Best Finish: 4th

Points Scored: 109 (7th in the Constructor's Standings)

2012 was a lot more competitive season for Formula 1 in general, possibly the closest in terms of the teams' pace ever. 109 points was their highest ever, continuing their year-on-year improvement, but it wasn't enough to match their previous best of 6th in the constructor's standings. They could've won their first race that season too, if Nico Hulkenberg didn't crash into the side of Lewis Hamilton in Brazil, one many "nearly" moments for the team.


2013 - VJM06

di Resta had his final full season of F1 racing with Force India in 2013.
di Resta had his final full season of F1 racing with Force India in 2013.

Drivers: di Resta & Sutil

Best Qualifying: 6th

Best Finish: 4th

Points Scored: 77 (6th in the Constructor's Standings)

Hulkenberg left for Sauber in 2013, but Adrian Sutil returned to his full-time driver role, his sixth and final season with the team. Di Resta got Force India's best result that season -- 4th place in Bahrain -- matching his best result from the previous year. It wasn't enough to retain his place, though, as Force India would change both of their drivers for the new era of Formula 1.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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