Giancarlo Fisichella of Force India in action. The Italian ensured the newly-formed team completed its first full race by finishing 12th in the standings after overcoming a wobbly start, he started at 17th before dropping to 20th, and switching to hard tyres.
His teammate, German Adrian Sutil, however, retired with a hydraulic snag on the fifth lap.
Also see: Main rule changes for 2008 F1 season
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