The timesheet at Force India’s recent testing at the Circuit de Catalunya tells the tip-toeing newest kid on the Formula One block is now making rapid strides.

Both drivers Giancarlo Fisichella and Adrian Sutil clocked impressive timings in last week’s testing in Barcelona.

“Both our fastest laps were set on the 2009 slick tyres but the progress we made with the 2008 tyres and set-up was very positive. I think we can go to Barcelona and beyond in a positive mood,” said team technical chief Mike Gascoyne.