Fisichella to drive Force India

Giancarlo Fisichella secure his seat for the 2008 season at Force India, finally. Fisichella’s signing means he will start his 13th season of Formula One racing, having been dropped by Renault at the end of last season. The Italian is no stranger to his new team, having previously driven for them back in their Jordan days and bringing them their last win at the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix.

“I am looking forward to joining Force India for the coming season,” said the 34 year-old. “At the test in Jerez, I was very impressed with the team's professionalism and commitment to move forward and I hope that my experience will help them achieve these goals.

More report: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/1/7248.html
Interview: http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/1/7249.html

Updated: http://bcosurich.blogspot.com/2008/01/fia-confirmed-2008-driver-line-up.html

Fisichella pays to drive

Respond: “If I had 10 million bucks I'd stay home and watch F1 on TV!”


Fisichella was dropped by Renault at the end of last season and, although he tested for the Force India team in December, still has no confirmed drive for the coming season.

Now, following suggestions in the media that paying his way may be Fisichella’s only route into an ‘08 race seat, the Italian has responded in somewhat unusual fashion via his personal website.

“I do not pay to drive, I get paid to drive,” he said in a brief, three-point statement. “I do not bring sponsors to the team, the team brings sponsors to me,” he added, concluding with, “If I had 10 million bucks I'd stay home and watch F1 on TV!”

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