Paul di Resta remains Williams reserve driver

Williams have confirmed that Paul di Resta will remain as their reserve driver for the 2017 season. Di Resta first made his name in F1 in 2009 when he was a test driver for Force India.

Di Resta won the Formula Three European championship in 2006 and the DTM championship in 2010. A year after winning the German touring car series, he stepped into a Force India to race for the 2011 season, and stayed there until the end of 2013.

The Scotsman became Williams' reserve driver in 2016, and will continue his role for 2017, working with and helping the team, stepping into a race seat if he is needed.

Speaking about remaining at the team di Resta said: “I am delighted to remain at Williams as Reserve Driver for the 2017 season. I’m looking forward to getting to grips with the controls and procedures of the FW40 and understanding the new regulations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Claire and everyone at Williams for their continued support in being part of the team.”

Deputy Team Principal, Claire Williams added: “It’s great for us to retain someone with Paul’s experience in the team. His extensive Formula One knowledge will once again be invaluable, especially with new regulations in place for the 2017 season. Paul has been a great asset to the team over the past year and it is great that we will be able to continue working with him again in 2017.” 

Fergal Walsh