Will Force India's ugly duckling sink or swim?
Force India reached new heights in 2016 and wants to climb even further this year. Its solution to the new regulations may be uneasy on the eye in places, but does have some neat touches
As Williams has learned over the last few seasons, it's a lot easier to slip backwards in the constructors' championship than it is to move forwards.
Force India had a great 2016 and the paycheque for finishing fourth in the championship will be a big bonus and help with the cost of developments that '17 will require.
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