The 27-year-old has been with the Silverstone based team throughout his formula one career, beginning as a test driver with Midland in 2006.<\/p>\n
He moved up to the race seat when the team became Spyker in 2007; a period the German describes as “a big mess” in an interview with Autosport.<\/p>\n
Even 2008 was difficult for the team, after once again being taken over and rebranded, this time by the Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya.<\/p>\n
“It took a while until I realised that this team has a future,” admitted Sutil.<\/p>\n
“My plan was to stay another year, maybe two, but then find a drive somewhere else.”<\/p>\n
But despite being linked with a move to Renault for the 2011 season, Sutil says Force India is now on the right track.<\/p>\n
“When Vijay Mallya took over the team, I suddenly had a much better feel.\u00a0 Since then I am absolutely happy here and I believe in the team,” he said.<\/p>\n
However, he thinks the team – sixth in the constructors’ championship at present behind Renault, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull – might have reached the peak of its potential.<\/p>\n
“I would not say that we can become a winning team,” admitted Sutil.<\/p>\n
“People should be a bit careful, because in my opinion it is not possible to keep up with the top teams.<\/p>\n
“Top five, top six, that’s where we find ourselves, in the midfield.\u00a0 We will try to rise up, but that could be difficult.<\/p>\n
“I honestly do not see that we will fight in the coming years for the world titles.\u00a0 That is unrealistic,” he added.<\/p>\n
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