Paul di Resta is hoping to finish on the podium with Force India in 2013

Force India's Paul di Resta has set himself one goal in 2013 - achieve a podium finish in Formula 1.

But, despite the positives, Di Resta admits he was disappointed to be overlooked by the top teams as the assessed their 2013 line-ups. The 26-year-old was linked with McLaren and Ferrari, but missed out to Sergio Perez at the Woking-based team, whilst the Scuderia opted to retain Felipe Massa. "Of course it was flattering to be linked to those seats," he added. "But I won't deny I was disappointed when both teams opted to go down another route. "Obviously the seats were within touching distance, but for whatever reason the decisions went against me. But you have to stay positive: our paths may cross later in life. "There's no hard feelings, and hopefully I'll be able to do something on-track next year which will catch their attention again, and give me another opportunity. "Obviously there are other drives coming up at the end of next season," he continued, "and I have always said I want to be in a car capable of regularly racing at the front, winning races, and ultimately world championships. "Being completely honest, that's the level at which I want to be racing."