Force India was a Formula One team that competed from 2008 to 2018, based in Silverstone and founded by Vijay Mallya after acquiring Spyker. The team became known for outperforming its limited budget, achieving a breakthrough in 2009 with a pole position and podium by Giancarlo Fisichella. Its best years came in 2016-2017, finishing fourth in the Constructors Championship. Force India initially used Ferrari V8 engines but switched to Mercedes-Benz power from 2009 onward, a key factor in its competitiveness during the hybrid era. Drivers like Sergio Pérez contributed multiple podiums. In 2018, financial issues led to its collapse and acquisition by Lawrence Stroll, after which it became Racing Point. It is remembered as one of F1’s most efficient and overachieving teams.