Paul di Resta says 2013 will be a big year as he seeks attention from top teams

Paul di Resta admits that a big season lies ahead as he attempts to earn a move to one of Formula 1's top teams.

The 26-year-old hopes it will be a different story from Melbourne onwards as he seeks to re-establish momentum. "Next year is a big one for me. I need to do my stuff because it will be performance-based. I think there'll be a few movements at the top, and hopefully I'll be a part of that," he added. "I felt ready for it this year, but for whatever reason it didn't happen, which was not my decision. "I'll just keep doing my job on track to hopefully keep my name in the frame. "I've good relationships with all the teams, and with senior people, which I think you need to have." Di Resta's 2012 season was also notable in that he severed ties with former manager Anthony Hamilton and joined forces with The Sports Partnership, run by Richard Goddard. Goddard also manages Jenson Button and di Resta is naturally hoping the move will pay dividends. He said: "There was a change during the year, which was not ideal. "But it was the right thing to do to get the word out as to where I was, and to see if there were any opportunities coming up. "Now we can lay down a constructive plan, targets, and everybody will hopefully come to the shop and meet them."