Paul di Resta came close to getting the team its first podium of the season but had to be content with a fourth-place finish in the last race in Bahrain.
Team Principal Vijay Mallya said the team was not complacent after fantastic result in Bahrain as the European leg of the season-2013 begins on Sunday.
"Overall the balance is extremely positive for Sahara Force India with our best ever start to a season. In terms of points scored we are nine points up compared to last year and we've been up at the sharp end fighting with the big teams," Mallya said.
Paul said to be ahead of McLaren after four races is a credit to the team and podium is not that far now.
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