Scottish rookie says talks with Force India are ongoing
Last Updated: September 8, 2011 2:45pm
Di Resta: Contract talks ongoing
Paul di Resta has said he believes a decision on his future at Force India will not be made until later this year.
The Scot has confirmed that talks between manager Anthony Hamilton and team owner Vijay Mallya are taking place but a new deal appears some way off.
The understanding is Force India have an option on the 25-year-old for next season, and in light of his creditable performances during his rookie season there is every chance he will stay.
"There is no movement yet, things are still going along," said Di Resta.
"There are obviously talks, which will be ongoing, but nothing has been generated, no decision has been made. It will be later in the year.
"It's better to concentrate on this year at the moment."
Di Resta conceded, however, that he would rather his future was decided sooner rather than later.
"It's always nice to get it done a bit quicker," he added.
"There are people in the background working on that for me, but it is not my decision.
"I would certainly hope they (the team) are reasonably happy with the job I've done.
"Okay, there have been some difficult times, but I'm just trying to do the best job for the team.
"I feel very comfortable here and I'd be very happy to continue on with it."
Disappointed
Di Resta currently trails team-mate Adrian Sutil by 16 points in the drivers' championship having scored points in three of the 12 grands prix so far this season. However, in terms of qualifying pace, he shades the experienced German 7-5 so far.
With seven races remaining there is time for Di Resta to pick up more points, starting this weekend at what is effectively a 'home' race with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Despite his Italian roots, father Louis will not be on hand to cast an eye over his son.
Di Resta added: "He's karting with my brother in the Lake District. Lucky him!
"He is disappointed he's not made this one because of all the races he really wanted to come to, it's here.
"It's because I've never raced here, so it was a good opportunity, a good excuse for him to come, but my brother needs him. I'm sure he'll still have a good weekend."
Following a track walk on Thursday morning, Di Resta was at least able to appreciate Monza, which first held a race around its banked oval in 1922, "is definitely a special place".
"It's quite an incredible sight, and to think they actually raced on that," he added.
"I wouldn't like to even think about it. I saw people standing at the top of it and it looks pretty dangerous, even if you slipped, never mind having a crash in a racing car."
Credit: Sky Sports (www.skysports.com)
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