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Kevin Pietersen set to cheer for Force India in Silverstone

June 17, 2009 20:37 IST
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Maverick England [ Images ] batsman Kevin Pietersen [ Images ] is likely to root for Force India [ Images ] in the Sunday's British Grand Prix [ Images ], Chairman of the Formula One outfit Vijay Mallya [ Images ] said.

With the team unveiling a new aero package for its home race, Mallya said British Grand Prix is quite a special event for the outfit and Pietersen, who briefly led the Mallya-owned Royal Challengers [ Images ] Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League [ Images ], is likely to add sheen to the event.

"The World Twenty20 [ Images ] is on, so all my cricket friends are in the UK. Kevin Pietersen will probably attend - as you know he plays for my team," Mallya said.

"There will be a lot of people from India and South Africa [ Images ], so I am looking forward to a good mix of all my business interests," he added.

Force India will also be hosting a darts evening with Bobby George, the legendary British darts champion, throwing some arrows in the Force India motorhome on Saturday night.

Insisting it's a special race for the team, Mallya said, "Absolutely, the home team is playing on the home ground. Because it's home to us, Silverstone is special and we're unveiling a new package for Silverstone. And hopefully we'll get the improved performance out of the car and get to Q2 without difficulty."

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