After three years at the championship winning team of Renault Giancarlo Fisichella joined the Force India Formula 1 team for the 2008 season. The Italian was always used to race in front of the pack but will now have to start from scratch and fight from the back of the field. Nonetheless though he is excited about the progress his team is making and is looking forward to a competitive weekend in Spain.

"The VJM01 for sure seems to be moving forward with each race, and the Barcelona test confirmed this very clearly last week," Fisichella said. "The car has more grip overall, but especially under braking, so it is more stable and we are able to push. We've gone from a 1min 22.2 lap round Barcelona in February to a 1min 20.7 at the test last week, which even if some is down to improved track conditions, it is still a step forward.

"With new aero parts coming in Spain too, I am pretty sure we can carry on with this progress as all the parts that have been fitted to the car so far have worked really well - our aero department has got the right ideas!

"This week's Spanish Grand Prix will be as close as it has been in the past. I enjoy the track, it is one of my favourite circuits so if we play it right, I think we have a good chance. Our closest opponents at the moment are probably Toro Rosso and Honda; we are all just outside the point scoring area and are fighting for any chance. I want to be there fighting again this year and taking advantage of anything that comes our way."