Scot emotional at the prospect of taking Monza bow
Last Updated: September 6, 2011 1:02pm
Di Resta: Italian GP has added significance
Paul di Resta has said his Italian heritage will add to the significance of his racing debut at Monza, venue for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Although Scottish born and bred, Di Resta's family roots are very much based in Italy, with the 25-year-old saying the race will take on greater meaning as a result.
"You obviously treat every race with the same importance, but some races definitely feel a bit more special if you have an emotional connection," said Force India driver Di Resta.
"That's the case with Italy because I've got family living there and some Italian blood in me."
The race will be all the more poignant for Di Resta as he has yet to turn a wheel in anger around the famous old venue in any category.
"In all my years of racing it's just one of those tracks where I've never raced," he added.
"In fact, free practice last year was my first experience of the track, and I loved it.
"It's so fast, but you also need to be aggressive and use the kerbs to get the laptime, and because it's so low downforce, you have to adapt and drive in a different way.
"You need to be very precise on the brakes too, because it's easy to lock a wheel and if you miss your braking by just a metre it can cost you a lot."
Strong
Force India have been strong around Monza in recent years, and naturally Di Resta is eager to maintain the tradition.
"I'm fairly optimistic Monza will suit us," said Di Resta.
"In the past we were very strong there, but we have a different philosophy now and the car has worked well on all circuits.
"It's going to be another close midfield fight but I believe we can come away with some points."
Credit: Sky Sports (www.skysports.com)
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