It is expected that ex-Renault driver Giancarlo Fisichella has been given the second racing seat at Force India having impressed the team at testing in Spain, while compatriot Vinantonio Liuzzi looks set to take up the role of test driver

The team have yet to officially confirm they 2008 line-up, although it is expected that they will announce their drivers on Thursday in Mumbai. Adrian Sutil, who made his debut with the Spyker team last season, will be the other driver for Force India.

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