Podium finish possible in Spa, Monza: Mallya

Silverstone (UK), July 7

Force India Chairman Vijay Mallya is expecting both Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi to be among points in Sunday's British Grand Prix and reckons a podium finish is possible in Spa and Monza.

Dwelling on Sunday's race at the Silverstone Circuit, just metres away from the team's factory, Mallya said Force India has some updates and he was looking for a fruitful outing for both the cars.

"It's a very big weekend, and obviously Silverstone is where we really want to perform well. It's the home race for us now," Mallya said.

Sunday's race will mark the halfway point of 2010 Championship and Mallya is optimistic that Force India has realistic chances of podium finishes in the Belgian and Italian Grand Prix.

"Spa and Monza are tracks that will suit the car better, and if we can get a podium, that would be the icing on the cake. But if not, at least we're demonstrating that we're scoring points. We're up to 43 now, and this team hasn't done as well in a long while," he added.

Mallya's sentiments found an echo in Sutil who said in tracks more conducive to his car, he can do even better than his sixth place finish in Valencia. — PTI