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I would say:
Drivers
- Adrian Sutil
- Nick Heidfeld
Test Drivers
- Vitantonio Liuzzi
- Paul di Resta

I believe Heidfeld deserves another shot. :D

If I had to guess at this point I’d say it’ll probably be Sutil and Di Resta, but I’d take Hülkenberg and Di Resta. Di Resta’s already got experience with the team, so you’d have continuity, and Hülkenberg has a year of experience, as well as more potential than Sutil.

http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=396892&FS=F1

Blick reporting di Resta to make debut with Force India, Hulkenberg to drive on Fridays. They also claim Toro Rosso will be purchased by a group of Arab investors.

I’m surprised that the hulk didn’t get a test role at Mercedes, being a Force India test driver isn’t that great a seat.

@Todfod I actually diasgree, its the only test driver who gets regular f1 running, unlike pretty much all the other test drivers.

@newnhamlea1. He might not get a lot of track time in a Mercedes, but when Schumi throws in the towel at the end of either 2011 or 2012, then Hulkenberg could get a drive with one of the top teams. I also question the strength of Force India in 2011. I think they lost a lot of key personnel last season, and we could see them get outperformed by Toro Rosso, and maybe even Lotus next year.

What we know about the force india drive is it’s the most competative left on the grid. However, we also know they might be taking a step back next year. With 5 teams possibly at top pace Q3 spots could be a nightmare. An even if you get there it might just be at the price of older tyres for 10th.

Whatver, what we know about Hulkenburg is he’s a fairly proven option with masses of potential, he’s won GP2 at first attempt an he got that pole. Rose through the ranks like a dream, should be better next year, an meh to second season syndrome. In terms of marketing, between them Schuey, Rosberg and Vettle have that market fairly stiched up.

What we know about Di Resta is he’s beaten Vettle in the same team in single seaters. He’s been fairly good when he’s got time in the F1 cars comparing well with his more experianced co-pilots. He’s also won one of the most competative and difficult motorsports series on the planet. Proving his enourmous skill and versatility. He’ll also help Force India retain a two nationality line up, tapping into a British market that been empty since Coulthard. His transition should also be easy as he’s already part of the Force India set up.

You can probably guess but I’d go with a Di Resta Sutil line up with Hulkenburg as a third driver getting lap time during practice. Hulkenburg should also try his hand at DTM an Auto GP to keep his hand in. I’m not worried about Hulkenburg finding his place in F1, he’s made enough of an impact in his first season, he’s pretty hot property and he’s got the right backing.

For Di Resta the time is now, personally I think Mercedes should be pushing for their DTM champion a little harder, maybe his nationality doesn’t fit (I know this is kinda a racial cliche but they sure do favour Germans, most nationality favouring team since old Renault) or maybe they want to keep him in DTM to keep mashing Audi.

Sutil is increasingly solid, very talented, well experianced. Should be a good partner for a rookie, don’t really see him mooving up now the big teams have closed of again, an he’s got that medion thing.

Incidentally if they sign Hulkenburg as a reserve and friday practice driver Force India will have a very impressive driving staff on their books.

So, sutil and paul it is. And with Nico as the firday/reserve driver. Hopefully, they wont take a huge step back after loosing too many key personals. But 2012 looks to be a golden year for them. hink about it- does’nt Force India’s 2012 line up look formidable? Yes. I said 2012. Stuil has a 1 year contract, and I am guessing, if all goes to plan, Paul and Nico will be the main drivers of forceindia in 2012.
Especially, after the Indian grand prix in 2011, more sponsers will come in, and FI will have a larger operating budget for 2012. Larger budget = Better skilled professionals and engineers = Better Car!!!… Looks like FI is gonna be the new RedBull in the future.