With a McLaren-Mercedes engine in place, Force India started the new season clocking the sixth quickest time among eight drivers after managing to complete just 31 laps on the full test day at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit today.

Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella gave the new VJM02 its initial laps, recording a promising 1:21.584 timing in the full test day of the 2009 season. Although the machine experienced some downtime during the initial runs because of the fuel system, Fisichella still managed to complete 31 laps and said the car was showing signs of consistency and stability.