Paul di Resta - China Q&A

Paul di Resta is hoping to build on a strong start to the season when Formula One gets back on track in China this weekend.

Scottish driver looking to build on strong start to the season

Paul di Resta is hoping to build on a strong start to the season when Formula One gets back on track in China this weekend. The Scottish driver is currently 10th in the Drivers' Championship after taking seven points from the opening two rounds. And with team-mate Nico Hulkenberg adding two points to the team's tally in the Constructors' Championship, di Resta is pleased with how the season has started. Q:Paul, you must be pretty happy with your start to the season...
Paul di Resta: "I think the whole team is pleased to have nine points on the board after two races and it was important that we picked up some good points on such an unpredictable day in Malaysia. We've seen how close all the teams are this year and getting points isn't easy, so it feels good to start as we mean to continue." Q: Do you enjoy visiting China and experiencing the different culture?
PdR: "China is a great place and Shanghai is a city I enjoy visiting. It's such a big place, there is a lot to see and I enjoy it even more each time I go there." Q: Tell us about the track...
PdR: "It has some unusual features. Turn one is very long and feels like it goes on forever. The key to getting it right is how much entry speed you can carry into the corner. You also have to look out for one of the biggest bumps of the year at the corner entry, which makes it difficult." Q: And what about the overtaking opportunities?
PdR: "The best chance is turn one or into the very tight hairpin of turn 14, which widens on the entry and makes it difficult to defend. We also saw the effectiveness of DRS last year, which helped produce some good racing and it should be the same this year." Source: Force India