9 Jul 2010

Young Scot hoping to become Britain's next F1 star

11:17 am on 9 July 2010

One day, maybe even next season, Paul di Resta hopes to form a British trio on the Formula One starting grid with world champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

Until then, one morning is all the young Scot gets on a Grand Prix weekend to show what he has to offer.

Di Resta will be taking part in practice at Silverstone as part of a programme drawn up by his Force India team to help get their reserve driver up to speed at a time when testing is banned.

A cousin of Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti, the 24-year-old has already taken part in practice sessions at other races but this week will be special as a chance for home fans to assess the man who could be the nation's next grand prix regular.

Scotland has provided two of Britain's greatest Formula One champions, Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart, as well as retired grand prix winner David Coulthard, and Di Resta says he longs to follow in their footsteps.