Force India

Force India became one of the most respected midfield teams of the 2010s. With limited budgets, efficient development and Mercedes power, it regularly outperformed larger rivals. Nico Hülkenberg, Sergio Pérez, Paul di Resta and Esteban Ocon all contributed points, while Pérez delivered multiple podiums. The team finished fourth in the constructors’ championship in 2016 and 2017, an outstanding achievement for its resources. Financial problems forced administration in 2018 and led to Racing Point, but Force India’s decade remains a case study in efficient, intelligent F1 team management.