"Given the sheer size of India and its booming economy it should be on the Formula One calendar, " declared Dr Vijay Mallya, Kingfisher airline and beer tycoon, and owner of the Force India F1 team.

CNN: F1 turns to India as a force for the future

Just 12 days ago, he and Force India stunned F1 with an impressive drive to second place at the Belgian Grand Prix.

BBC: Ferrari put fizz back in Fisichella

Those left at the meeting were current teams Williams and Force India and the three new teams - Manor, US F1 and Campos.

BBC: F1 breakaway plans still in place

Di Resta took his first steps in F1 last season when he was signed as Force India's reserve driver, taking part in eight first practice sessions.

BBC: David Coulthard urges Paul di Resta F1 debut realism

"I want to thank Sahara Force India for giving me a second chance, " he told the official F1 website.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

At the start of this topsy-turvy F1 season, Fisichella was widely perceived to be wanly winding down his career at Force India, who were not expected to renew his contract for 2010.

BBC: Ferrari put fizz back in Fisichella

Currently only five teams have committed to racing in next season's championship: Williams and Force India, who were expelled from FOTA for agreeing to participate, and new teams Campos GP, Manor F1 and Team US F1.

CNN: Formula One chief 'unconcerned' by rift