Paul di Resta
born 16 Apr 1986 · #40 · raced 2011–2017
59Races
0Wins
0Podiums
26Top 10s
10.58Avg Position
12.12Avg Grid Pos
Paul di Resta, a Scottish racer, brought a calm, calculated approach to Formula 1 during his tenure with Force India. Having previously won the DTM championship, he seamlessly transitioned to F1, showcasing consistent points-scoring performances. Di Resta participated in 59 Grands Prix, demonstrating strong race craft and often extracting the maximum from his machinery. Though he never achieved a podium finish, his reliable presence and technical feedback were highly valued by his team. After his F1 career, he became a familiar voice in motorsport commentary and continued to compete in sports car racing.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force India | 0 | 0 | 121 | 58 |
| Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Bay Street Circuit | 0 | 6.67 | 3 |
| Yas Marina Circuit | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Sepang International Circuit | 0 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Buddh International Circuit | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Adrian Sutil38 shared races · Compare with Adrian Sutil (2013)
- Nico Hülkenberg20 shared races · Compare with Nico Hülkenberg (2012)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Paul di Resta vs Adrian Sutil | 11–8 | |
| 2012 | Nico Hülkenberg vs Paul di Resta | 11–9 | |
| 2011 | Paul di Resta vs Adrian Sutil | 8–11 |
16 circuitsShow all▾
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Circuit de Monaco
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Sepang International Circuit
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Hungaroring
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Buddh International Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Korean International Circuit
- Suzuka Circuit
20171 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 19 | Oil leak | 0 |
Earlier seasons2011–2013 (3 seasons)▾
201319 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P16 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P6 | 8 |
| Indian Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P8 | 4 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P11 | 0 |
| Korean Grand Prix | Force India | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Force India | 17 | P20 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Force India | 15 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Force India | 5 | Collision | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Force India | 18 | P18 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P11 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Force India | 21 | P9 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Force India | 17 | P7 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Force India | 17 | P9 | 2 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | P7 | 6 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Force India | 5 | P4 | 12 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P8 | 4 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Force India | 15 | Wheel nut | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Force India | 9 | P8 | 4 |
201220 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | P19 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Force India | 13 | P15 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P9 | 2 |
| Indian Grand Prix | Force India | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| Korean Grand Prix | Force India | 14 | P12 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P12 | 0 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Force India | 6 | P4 | 12 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Force India | 9 | P8 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Force India | 9 | P10 | 1 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P12 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Force India | 9 | P11 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | Collision | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | P7 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Force India | 8 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Force India | 14 | P7 | 6 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P14 | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | P6 | 8 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Force India | 15 | P12 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Force India | 14 | P7 | 6 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Force India | 15 | P10 | 1 |
201119 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P8 | 4 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | P9 | 2 |
| Indian Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P13 | 0 |
| Korean Grand Prix | Force India | 9 | P10 | 1 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P12 | 0 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Force India | 10 | P6 | 8 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P8 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Force India | 17 | P11 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P7 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P13 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Force India | 6 | P15 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Force India | 12 | P14 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Force India | 11 | P18 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Force India | 13 | P12 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Force India | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| Turkish Grand Prix | Force India | 13 | Retired | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Force India | 8 | P11 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Force India | 14 | P10 | 1 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Force India | 14 | P10 | 1 |