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Name change for Force India 'a possibility'

For some time now there has been speculation that Force India is looking to change its name. Speaking early last year, team co-owner Vijay Mallya - who has his own problems - admitted that while the name was initially used in order to boost his homeland it no longer seemed appropriate. 'I was passionate about putting an Indian team on the grid,' he told Reuters at the time. 'Now, things have changed. Force India is getting very limited in terms of potential. 'The Indian Grand Prix is gone, sadly,' he added. 'There are no Indian sponsors who've come to the table. They seem to be spending all their money on cricket. And I need for the continuing financial stability of this team to reach out...
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