SCOT PAUL DI RESTA was finally confirmed as a Force India Formula One racer today, writes Jim McGill. The 24-year-old from Bathgate will partner German team-mate Adrian Sutil for the 2011 season, with ex-Williams driver Nico Hulkenberg filling the role as test and reserve driver.
For Di Resta, his graduation to a full race seat is a dream come true and confirms his status as one of the most talented, and sought after young racers in the world and today’s announcement at the Glasgow HQ of team sponsors Whyte & Mackay was the culmination of a lifetime’s work by him and his family.