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Want a unique opportunity to see what goes on inside Force India?

Sahara Force India is offering fans the unique opportunity to step through the doors of a Formula One team and experience the passion, excitement and exhilaration of the world’s fastest sport.

Opening the doors to its usually secretive HQ, the team brings fans into the pulsating heart of its Silverstone base, just opposite the famous gates of the British GP circus.

Discover where the VJM10 is designed and manufactured: on your tour, you will see all stages of this process, including the normally off-limits design office, inspection departments, proof testing, machining, composite manufacture, sub assembly, race bays, the simulator and of course, the cars themselves*.

Discover just what it takes to go racing 20 times a year in one of the most competitive stages in the world – and get ready to Feel the Force!

The tour will take approximately 90 minutes and includes refreshments and a gift. There will be a photo opportunity with an F1 car.

Dates available for the next three months are as follows:

February – Friday 24th
March – Friday 3rd, 10th and Thursday 23rd and Friday 31st
April – Thursday 6^th and 13ths, Friday 21^st and Thursday 27^th

For information and to get in touch, contact Rachel Moroney – rachel.moroney@forceindiaf1-tours.com.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.