Force India's new VJM02 will be presented on Sunday ahead of its maiden group testing at Jerez, but the team has already issued images of the Mercedes-powered car bearing its new colours. This year's Force India effort also benefits from McLaren's KERS system and gearbox.

The new livery features India's national colours, with a predominant white sharing space with bright green and orange.

The VJM02 had its shakedown during a private test at the Silverstone circuit a few days ago with Adrian Sutil at the controls. The German driver and teammate Giancarlo Fisichella will again compete for the team this season, with Tonio Liuzzi returning as test and reserve driver.

In regards to team management, Vijay Mallya is in charge as Team Principal while James Key holds the Technical Director duties.

Mike Gascoyne and Colin Kolles have left, as Mallya and co-owner Michiel Mol thanked both for their services during the same period Force India's partnership with Ferrari was terminated. The changes occurred last November, signaling a change in direction for the 2009 campaign.

Thanks to its new partnership with McLaren and Mercedes, Force India expects to make major steps forward this year and is aiming for positions in the midfield.

Both Sutil and Fisichella are hoping to score points in 2009, as that objective was not met last year at the conclusion of the team's first season under the Force India guise.