Diageo is in talks to acquire a stake in Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits Ltd, reviving an on-again, off-again courtship that would ramp up its presence in the world’s largest whiskey market.

Force India today unveiled an unusual concept in design for their car ahead of the new Formula One season.

Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil head into this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix still sweating on their futures as a promised answer from Force India owner Vijay Mallya has yet to materialise.

GIANCARLO FISICHELLA yesterday realised a life-long dream by signing for Ferrari. Fisichella has signed for Ferrari for the final five races of the Formula One season after being released from his contract with Force India, and will be the team’s reserve driver in 2010.

Giancarlo Fisichella has signed for Ferrari for the remainder of the Formula One season after being released from his current contract with Force India.

Force India are poised to be suspended from the Formula One Teams’ Association after submitting a separate official entry for the 2010 championship.

Vijay Mallya has confirmed the Indian Grand Prix remains on course to be held in 2011 due to his country avoiding the worst of the credit crunch.

Giancarlo Fisichella insists he has no concerns over his future at Force India despite the team’s recent link-up with McLaren.

Force India today agreed a long-term deal with McLaren Mercedes for the supply of technical support from the start of next season.

Vijay Mallya concedes he is no miracle-worker after transforming the fortunes of Force India, but the billionaire co-owner knows the hard work has only just started.