Di Resta still thinks about F1

At 23, Paul di Resta is carrying out testing this week reserved for young drivers on the Jerez circuit in Spain with the Force India team. After three seasons spent in DTM, the very tough German Touring Car Championship, the Briton would like to move on to something else. " VSIt has always been a goal for me to arrive in Formula 1 », declares the young man, cousin of the Champion Indycar Dario Franchitti, to Reuters.

Tuesday and Wednesday, at the wheel of a VJM02 from the Force India team, he will have the opportunity to show what he is capable of while waiting for better. “ I hope I will be able to impress Force India in a race car and continue with the team », adds the Scot. “ I'm realistic and I know I have a lot to prove. I need to gain a little more experience of the cars and the F1 environment before getting a seat. This is just the start of what I hope will be a very great future with Force India. »

Alongside JR Hildebrand, 2009 Indy Lights Champion, to carry out the Jerez tests, Paul di Resta takes these tests as they come while hoping to get noticed by the team principal. “ We will watch their performances and, if they perform well, we will consider giving one of them a role in the team in 2010 “, indicates Vijay Mallya. The three days of testing should therefore allow the two drivers to engage in a good fight.