SPORT F1 IND 2 LAST

"I cannot wait to get back into the car in race trim,
particularly at my home Grand Prix in Monza. I really
appreciate the opportunity Vijay has given me, particularly
now Force India now has a great car that's performing very
well," an elated Liuzzi said.

"I am confident I can carry on our progress. I'm very
motivated, I'm in good shape and hungry to get some more
points on the board. Although it's unfortunate that this came
about as an direct result of Felipe's accident, this is my
opportunity to show people what I can do and I'm really
looking forward to it," said the Italian.

Felipe Massa's near-fatal crash in Hungary forced Ferrari
to promote test driver Luca Badoer but the youngster struggled
so much that he was being ridiculed as 'Look How Bad You Are'.

Realising Badoer's limitation, Ferrari made an offer to
Fisichella, who convinced Mallya to release him even though he
was contracted to run the last five races of the season for
the Silverstone-based outfit.

Fisichella's exit opened the door for Liuzzi and today's
development was on the expected lines.

Liuzzi's last F1 race was the 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix
with Toro Rosso. To date he has contested 39 Grands Prix, with
a career-best result of sixth coming in the rain-lashed 2007
Chinese Grand Prix. PTI