Paul di Resta has billed his new Force India VJM05 as a "fine piece of art" despite unveiling a rather unattractive boxer-nosed machine...
Opting to launch their new car at the Silverstone circuit near the team's headquarters, Force India duo di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg were on hand to take the covers off their 2012 challenger.
The car, named the VJM05, features a lowered nose and high front suspension similar to that of the new Ferrari F2012 and the Caterham.
But while the car may not be pretty by most people's standards, di Resta is hoping it is at least quick.
"That's the big aim this year, to come fifth as a constructor," the Scot told Sky Sports News.
"But to achieve that you're going to be overtaking a car manufacturer, which is a big thing in Formula One and a World Championship (winning) team at that.
"We need to make that next step and the dedication of everyone around here - the buzz is still around - and I'm sure we're ready to make that step should our machine give us the competitiveness we need."
Asked for his thoughts on his 2012 car, he added: "I think every individual in this team has put a lot of effort into this car.
"The momentum we had at the end of last year, hopefully we've managed to carry that over.
"It's a fine piece of art and hopefully when it gets to the track it'll show what it's capable of."
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