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Mallya targets points and podiums
Vijay Mallya is confident that, having aimed to see Force India score its first World Championship points with positive results last year, the team originally known as Jordan can be regular top ten contenders as well as notching up several podium finishes in 2010.
Having purchased the squad then known as Spyker ahead of the 2008 campaign, Chairman and Team Principal Mallya has total confidence in the team as well as drivers Adrian Sutil, Vitantonio Liuzzi and reserve Paul di Resta.
"We finished 2009 on a real high note - our first ever points, a podium and one place up in the Constructors' Championship," said Mallya, with Force India having beaten Toro Rosso to ninth overall in the final standings. "That is enough in itself to set the bar much higher this season but we're really determined to take it to the next level.
"Regular points and the odd podium have got to be the aim and we know it is possible. I have a lot of faith in the drivers and the technical staff, I think we've got into a very good rhythm together now. I have been very encouraged by the entire performance, both at the track and at the factory. The testing times gave very positive headlines but it is very difficult to know where we are until we get to Bahrain.
"Certainly, however, the initial reports from the drivers are encouraging and when that happens it's worth another three to four tenths, if they feel happy and confident in the car that they can really attack."
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