News Details
Williams confirms Di Resta as 2016 F1 test driver
©WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING
Williams has confirmed that former DTM champion Paul di Resta will serve as its official F1 test driver for the 2016 season. The Scotsman, who took 58 grand prix starts for Force India from 2011-13, is replacing Adrian Sutil in the role. Di Resta will spend extensive time with the British team at races to familiarize himself with the Mercedes-powered FW38. The 29-year-old will also be given some simulator sessions as part of his preparations. “I am delighted to be joining Williams as reserve driver and look forward to the 2016 season,” Di Resta said upon the announcement. “It will be a busy year combining both driving in DTM with Mercedes, and attending the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Reports: Paul Di Resta to return to F1 as Williams...
Former F1 driver Paul Di Resta is set to return to the F1 fold in 2016 as...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Williams names di Resta as reserve driver
x-Force India racer Paul di Resta will return to Formula 1 as a reserve...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
di Resta poised for third driver role at Williams
Paul di Resta looks set to return to Formula One as the test and reserve...
9y ago from Crash.net
Di Resta to be Williams reserve driver
Paul di Resta will return to Formula 1 this season as Williams' reserve...
9y ago from BBC.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi “can’t be completely happy”...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati reveals the “simple” change introduced to...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta: Pecco Bagnaia “a super gentleman”...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Rubbing elbows at 200 mph: See the dramatic dogfight...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt Racing fined $25K, lose championship points...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Santino Ferrucci issued post-race penalty but keeps...
The NTT IndyCar Series has issued a penalty to the #14 entry of Santino...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Detroit GP expected to remain downtown amid potential...
Following the conclusion of the Detroit Grand Prix, organizers have...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Louis Foster reveals likely cause of scary 180MPH...
On lap 84 of Sunday’s Detroit Grand Prix, Louis Foster was involved in...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier stays aloof from WRC title fight...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Redemption for Ogier
One year on from losing victory on the final stage of Rally Italia...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sebastien Ogier takes record-breaking WRC Sardinia...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Manchester United and Arsenal handed boost as striker...
Manchester United and Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Martin Zubimendi considering snubbing move to Arsenal...
Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is considering rejecting Arsenal in...
11h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Xabi Alonso to inform Real Madrid veteran that he's no...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is all set to inform David Alaba that he...
11h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Real Madrid pull plug on potential move for...
Real Madrid have ended their pursuit of VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Horner rumour mill spins again – and it’s not Ferrari
In the wild, unpredictable world of Formula 1,... Read More »
7h ago from F1i.com
F1 Recap: Max Verstappen marriage teased as champion puts...
Max Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet has made... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Jaw-dropping Lewis Hamilton Las Vegas GP package revealed...
Lewis Hamilton fans have been given something to... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
