The Paul Di Resta Quotes Thread

Post by **Londoner** » 13 Jan 2013, 16:24

Paul Di Resta was interviewed by Autosport International a few days ago. He had this to say about a certain German driver who drove for Force India when it was a previous incarnation.

Paul Di Resta wrote:I had so much respect and he was my hero and all the rest, and eventually I got to race against him. Now, though, I feel a bit different about Michael. I’m quite glad he’s retired and he’s out of the way, because he’s a bit of a pain in the ass on the track.

So yeah, use this thread to laugh at the dull Scotsman, as life imitates the F1 Slate...

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 13 Jan 2013, 16:29

Paul Di Resta wrote:I had so much respect and he was my hero and all the rest, and eventually I got to race against him. Now, though, I feel a bit different about Michael. I’m quite glad he’s retired and he’s out of the way, because the inevitability of becoming only the second most successful driver of all time and my rewriting of the record books will happen even sooner. As long as Hulk doesn't put my car into the wall in FP1 again, costing me a certain podium finish.

Fixed.

Gerudo Dragon · Post by **Gerudo Dragon** » 13 Jan 2013, 17:58

Paul Di Resta wrote:I had so much respect and he was my hero and all the rest, and eventually I got to race against him. Now, though, I feel a bit different about Michael. I’m quite glad he’s retired and he’s out of the way, because he’s a bit of a pain in the ass on the track.

I agree, Schu was shite all year.

Post by **mario** » 13 Jan 2013, 20:44

darkapprentice77 wrote:
Paul Di Resta wrote:I had so much respect and he was my hero and all the rest, and eventually I got to race against him. Now, though, I feel a bit different about Michael. I’m quite glad he’s retired and he’s out of the way, because he’s a bit of a pain in the ass on the track.
I agree, Schu was shite all year.

Vergne and Bruno Senna would probably agree pretty heartily with Di Resta's comments there...

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 13 Jan 2013, 21:30

mario wrote:
darkapprentice77 wrote:
Paul Di Resta wrote:I had so much respect and he was my hero and all the rest, and eventually I got to race against him. Now, though, I feel a bit different about Michael. I’m quite glad he’s retired and he’s out of the way, because he’s a bit of a pain in the ass on the track.
I agree, Schu was shite all year.

Vergne and Bruno Senna would probably agree pretty heartily with Di Resta's comments there...

Even Romain Grosjean would say that Schumacher was bad to the point of wanting to run Schumacher into the wall at Monaco.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 14 Jan 2013, 10:21

I have to say I struggle to name a driver who consistently states, as often as Di Resta does, that he's aiming to leave this crappy team he's curently signed for to bigger and better things. It must be a real motivator to hear the guy you're working hard to give opportunities to on the F1 platform constantly point out how inferior that work is compared to what he can expect when one of the big teams comes a knockin'.

Dont get me wrong, aim for the skies and blow your own trumpet etc but how's about doing something with the car you've got?

All this expectation that Di Resta is destined for great things appears to be in his own head. He reminds me of Ralph Firman.

Svenko Wankerov · Post by **Svenko Wankerov** » 14 Jan 2013, 11:09

The only things worse than anything coming out of that twat's mouth are his driving and people actually taking him seriously.

Your move, F1 Slate.

Svenko Wankerov · Post by **Svenko Wankerov** » 14 Jan 2013, 11:18

OH YES THIS IS THE MOTHERLODE

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2892 ... h-mclaren/

"I'm not going to give away too much, but yes, there were discussions," di Resta explained at the Autosport Show in Birmingham. "I've got a great relationship with McLaren. (Team Principal) Martin Whitmarsh was actually the key person who put my name forward for Force India, and also I've been part of Mercedes-Benz for a lot of years."

"Our paths may cross. It may be in a car that's beating them and I'll have the last laugh. But if I've got to work with them, they're professional people and they win races, and that's what I'm in the sport to do."

"Unfortunately in this sport now there's a little bit more to it," di Resta added. "There's a commercial side and money's tight. Pérez has some good backing.

"He's up against a big task. He's got to perform. Jenson's obviously not going to give him an easy time. Jenson is probably at his peak."

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 14 Jan 2013, 11:19

Svenko Wankerov wrote:The only things worse than anything coming out of that twat's mouth are his driving and people actually taking him seriously.

I think his driving's adequate but not exceptional so far. When reading either his or others view of his future world champion status I get a strange feeling as if Ive turned over two pages at once, like Ive missed something in his two (count 'em) F1 seasons.

IdeFan · Post by **IdeFan** » 14 Jan 2013, 13:20

CoopsII wrote:
Svenko Wankerov wrote:The only things worse than anything coming out of that twat's mouth are his driving and people actually taking him seriously.

I think his driving's adequate but not exceptional so far. When reading either his or others view of his future world champion status I get a strange feeling as if Ive turned over two pages at once, like Ive missed something in his two (count 'em) F1 seasons.

If you want to be generous you could compare him to Jenson Button. Lots of hype but not much in the way of results after two seasons. There is still time for him to come good, but like Button I think he's going to need a lot of luck.

Hound55 · Post by **Hound55** » 15 Jan 2013, 14:49

IdeFan wrote:
CoopsII wrote:
Svenko Wankerov wrote:The only things worse than anything coming out of that twat's mouth are his driving and people actually taking him seriously.

I think his driving's adequate but not exceptional so far. When reading either his or others view of his future world champion status I get a strange feeling as if Ive turned over two pages at once, like Ive missed something in his two (count 'em) F1 seasons.

If you want to be generous you could compare him to Jenson Button. Lots of hype but not much in the way of results after two seasons. There is still time for him to come good, but like Button I think he's going to need a lot of luck.

But it feels like di Resta won't be around for nearly as long as Button. After all, none of the teams have really been impressed with him. Certainly not a bad driver, mind you, but nothing amazing.
He better hope that luck will come his way sooner rather than later. Otherwise, he may become a permanent fixture in Force India, or possibly replaced.

IdeFan · Post by **IdeFan** » 15 Jan 2013, 15:53

Hound55 wrote:
IdeFan wrote:
CoopsII wrote:I think his driving's adequate but not exceptional so far. When reading either his or others view of his future world champion status I get a strange feeling as if Ive turned over two pages at once, like Ive missed something in his two (count 'em) F1 seasons.

If you want to be generous you could compare him to Jenson Button. Lots of hype but not much in the way of results after two seasons. There is still time for him to come good, but like Button I think he's going to need a lot of luck.

But it feels like di Resta won't be around for nearly as long as Button. After all, none of the teams have really been impressed with him. Certainly not a bad driver, mind you, but nothing amazing.
He better hope that luck will come his way sooner rather than later. Otherwise, he may become a permanent fixture in Force India, or possibly replaced.

Button too was lucky to keep his drive after a dismal year in 2001, he picked up his performance in 2002 and 2003 before a breakthrough year in 2004.

Post by **mario** » 15 Jan 2013, 19:12

CoopsII wrote:
Svenko Wankerov wrote:The only things worse than anything coming out of that twat's mouth are his driving and people actually taking him seriously.

I think his driving's adequate but not exceptional so far. When reading either his or others view of his future world champion status I get a strange feeling as if Ive turned over two pages at once, like Ive missed something in his two (count 'em) F1 seasons.

Whilst I would not totally discount the possible aspect of money playing a part in Perez being signed for McLaren (Whitmarsh has given several interviews with Autosport and FOM's media team that have referred to Perez's marketing potential and media profile), I would agree that Di Resta's current form has not yet shown that consistency of performance that might earmark him for a major team.

OK, there have been a few drivers who have gone from the midfield into a major team with relatively little experience in recent years - Kimi did, although it did cause some friction with Mercedes after Heidfeld was cut out of the loop, whilst Vettel had effectively already been earmarked for the Red Bull outfit by Marko and Red Bull's Young Driver Program before he entered F1 and Alonso spent a lot of time racking up mileage as Renault's test driver in 2002 (a figure of over 1,600 laps at various circuits has been cited). The fact that Briatore managed both Renault and Alonso, no doubt, helped - similarly, a few have questioned whether that same sort of link was why Grosjean got his old seat back at what is now Lotus.

All in all, Di Resta comes across as being a man in a bit of a hurry, expecting to make it into a top team and then being perplexed when those links do not materialise. He is probably a solid enough driver - he can at least point to his Formula 3 title as a sign that he has some talent - but the top teams want experienced veterans with a long proven track record more often than the vagaries of potential and youthful vigour.

LellaLombardi · Post by **LellaLombardi** » 16 Jan 2013, 21:49

CoopsII wrote:
Svenko Wankerov wrote:The only things worse than anything coming out of that twat's mouth are his driving and people actually taking him seriously.

I think his driving's adequate but not exceptional so far. When reading either his or others view of his future world champion status I get a strange feeling as if Ive turned over two pages at once, like Ive missed something in his two (count 'em) F1 seasons.

This.

I suppose he's an OK enough driver, but he has a sense of entitlement that I really dislike

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 16 Jan 2013, 21:49

There needs to be a Paul di Resta Scale for egomaniacal quotes from people who don't deserve to have an ego. It would go from 1 to 10, with 10 di Restas being the average Paul di Resta quote, and 1 being... well, Narain Karthikeyan or HWNSNBM.

LellaLombardi · Post by **LellaLombardi** » 16 Jan 2013, 22:24

Part of the reason I want Perez to do well at McLaren is it will quieten Di Resta down a bit. If Perez struggles we'll never hear the end of it.

Zetec · Post by **Zetec** » 16 Jan 2013, 23:17

LellaLombardi wrote:Part of the reason I want Perez to do well at McLaren is it will quieten Di Resta down a bit. If Perez struggles we'll never hear the end of it.

And I hope Hulkenberg will get some decent results with Sauber. The only reason, why Di Resta was whining about Hulkenberg going to Sauber is the fact, that no other team apart from Force India wants him. And I think seeing his teammate having a chance on the driver's market while he finds himself stuck at Force India must be depressing in some way.

I personally think Di Resta is a decent driver. But his personality (well, the part you notice on TV and interviews) just makes you dislike him in so many ways. C'mon Paul, I wanna see you in 2013 giving an interview and smiling!

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 16 Jan 2013, 23:49

04.07.2010
“My race was over on the opening lap when Prémat pushed me into a spin.
I fought back to finish 10th but you don’t get points for this place.”

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 17 Jan 2013, 00:29

Jocke1 wrote:04.07.2010
“My race was over on the opening lap when Prémat pushed me into a spin.
I fought back to finish 10th but you don’t get points for this place.”

8 of 10 di Restas
10 of 10 in whining and being di Worst complainer in racing.

Zetec · Post by **Zetec** » 17 Jan 2013, 01:15

I don't know if this quote by di Resta was already discussed:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113011652717/perez-hits-back-at-di-restas-pay-driver-jibe

Is he trying to tell us, that a team like McLaren is in need to hire paydrivers and Perez is bringing money to McLaren?
Well according to Whitmarsh McLaren are actually paying a good salary to Perez.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 17 Jan 2013, 01:50

Cynon wrote:There needs to be a Paul di Resta Scale for egomaniacal quotes from people who don't deserve to have an ego. It would go from 1 to 10, with 10 di Restas being the average Paul di Resta quote, and 1 being... well, Narain Karthikeyan or HWNSNBM.

Doesn't work as a linear scale. Where would you put Gronholm-esque quotes?

"Yes, so far the car is good,, the only problem is the driver", he said, after crashing out of Rally Mexico. A double world champion...I don't think I ever heard him say one DiResta-esque quote hin his life.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 17 Jan 2013, 07:44

Stramala [kostas22] wrote:
Cynon wrote:There needs to be a Paul di Resta Scale for egomaniacal quotes from people who don't deserve to have an ego. It would go from 1 to 10, with 10 di Restas being the average Paul di Resta quote, and 1 being... well, Narain Karthikeyan or HWNSNBM.

Doesn't work as a linear scale. Where would you put Gronholm-esque quotes?

"Yes, so far the car is good,, the only problem is the driver", he said, after crashing out of Rally Mexico. A double world champion...I don't think I ever heard him say one DiResta-esque quote hin his life.

Minus di Restas?

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 17 Jan 2013, 11:12

Onxy Wrecked wrote:10 of 10 in whining and being di Worst complainer in racing.

All he needs to do is take a Resta for Forti minutes,then he might shut up.But I can see this going on for di Resta of his Life.

The return of the teeible puns!

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 17 Jan 2013, 16:38

WaffleCat wrote:
Onxy Wrecked wrote:10 of 10 in whining and being di Worst complainer in racing.

All he needs to do is take a Resta for Forti minutes,then he might shut up.But I can see this going on for di Resta of his Life.

The return of the teeible puns!

Dario Franchitti is glad he is in IndyCar after his cousin (referring to Paul di Resta) has been so bad for di Resta of his F1 career due to oversized ego.

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 17 Jan 2013, 16:43

Stramala [kostas22] wrote:
Cynon wrote:There needs to be a Paul di Resta Scale for egomaniacal quotes from people who don't deserve to have an ego. It would go from 1 to 10, with 10 di Restas being the average Paul di Resta quote, and 1 being... well, Narain Karthikeyan or HWNSNBM.

Doesn't work as a linear scale. Where would you put Gronholm-esque quotes?

"Yes, so far the car is good,, the only problem is the driver", he said, after crashing out of Rally Mexico. A double world champion...I don't think I ever heard him say one DiResta-esque quote hin his life.

That would be 0 di Restas or negative di Restas, because there's no sense of entitlement there. It's like using the publicocrapometer on a statement by SOOPA AGURI... you wouldn't get much of a response if any response at all.

Post by **Ataxia** » 17 Jan 2013, 18:12

Onxy Wrecked wrote:
WaffleCat wrote:
Onxy Wrecked wrote:10 of 10 in whining and being di Worst complainer in racing.

All he needs to do is take a Resta for Forti minutes,then he might shut up.But I can see this going on for di Resta of his Life.

The return of the teeible puns!

Dario Franchitti is glad he is in IndyCar after his cousin (referring to Paul di Resta) has been so bad for di Resta of his F1 career due to oversized ego.

If only Di Resta learned to shaddap-a his face...

Meatwad · Post by **Meatwad** » 17 Jan 2013, 21:06

Ataxia [BacLettNinj] wrote:If only Di Resta learned to shaddap-a his face...

It's-a not so bad, though, as F1 is a nice-a place.

Svenko Wankerov · Post by **Svenko Wankerov** » 18 Jan 2013, 06:10

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105152

"It will be quite nice to race Nico without having team orders," said di Resta.

"We've missed the flukey results and the podiums, but I think as a team we wanted consistency far more," di Resta said.

"To do what they have done is score a podium one weekend and then have a ninth place. It automatically cancels it out and you start again. You want to be able to build on that."

Yes, this is the consistency FI would rather have:

7th in Malaysia followed by 12th in China
6th in Bahrain followed by 14th in Spain
7th in Monaco followed by 11th in Canada
7th in Valencia followed by crashing out, 11th, and 12th
4th in Singapore followed by 3 12th places
9th and takes out teammate in Abu Dhabi followed by 15th and 19th

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 18 Jan 2013, 06:50

Problem for di Resta is, it's not easy to get back in fashion in F1 once you lose people's attention the first time. Button only managed it after picking up 10 podiums and being one of the few who put up any sort of fight against the all-conquering F2004s. I don't see di Resta ever having that opportunity.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 19 Jan 2013, 02:45

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Problem for di Resta is, it's not easy to get back in fashion in F1 once you lose people's attention the first time. Button only managed it after picking up 10 podiums and being one of the few who put up any sort of fight against the all-conquering F2004s. I don't see di Resta ever having that opportunity.

His best option if he can't do that might be to be an understudy to one of the Franchitti brothers (his cousins) and follow the footsteps.

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 23 Jan 2013, 22:38

di Resta is on Question of Sport RIGHT NOW! Let's see what he says.

e: He said nothing interesting or amusing, but did get all 4 Formula One questions right, so fair enough.

LellaLombardi · Post by **LellaLombardi** » 24 Jan 2013, 10:54

GwilymJJames wrote:di Resta is on Question of Sport RIGHT NOW! Let's see what he says.

e: He said nothing interesting or amusing, but did get all 4 Formula One questions right, so fair enough.

Does he ever?

James1978 · Post by **James1978** » 24 Jan 2013, 12:13

All the questions he got were dead easy though.

Hound55 · Post by **Hound55** » 24 Jan 2013, 16:09

I was browsing twitter when I saw this:

@pauldirestaf1 wrote:Someone has just walked on the plane with a 1m long box of jaffacakes... #veryjealous

Although it is from late December.

According to twitter he also participated in a 105k bike ride with a certain Wurz character.

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Feb 2013, 12:24

A warning about Paul Di Resta for the older generations.

dinizintheoven · Post by **dinizintheoven** » 02 Feb 2013, 12:37

Ataxia [BacLettNinj] wrote:A warning about Paul Di Resta for the older generations.

I stayed for a night in an unheated shack in the Shetlands Islands, in January, with rain and howling gales outside, with only a very wet fleece jacket and a thin blanket to trap as much body heat as possible. And even this comes nowhere close to the horrors that Sniff Petrol are predicting.

They've got a way with words, that lot...

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 19 Feb 2013, 20:37

Just browsed through some old F1 news for the unraced cars project, when I saw this:

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns00362.html

Michael Schumacher, in 1995 wrote:"I would say that I'm going to stay another five years," he told pressmen in Australia, "but I'm not going to get old in F1. Whether it will be five years or four or six I'm not sure yet."

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 19 Feb 2013, 20:58

pi314159 wrote:
Michael Schumacher, in 1995 wrote:"I would say that I'm going to stay another five years," he told pressmen in Australia, "but I'm not going to get old in F1. Whether it will be five years or four or six I'm not sure yet."

Interestingly enough, the closest he came to retiring before the end of 2006 was Italy 2000, which was five years after he said that.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 19 Feb 2013, 22:20

Wizzie wrote:
pi314159 wrote:
Michael Schumacher, in 1995 wrote:"I would say that I'm going to stay another five years," he told pressmen in Australia, "but I'm not going to get old in F1. Whether it will be five years or four or six I'm not sure yet."

Interestingly enough, the closest he came to retiring before the end of 2006 was Italy 2000, which was five years after he said that.

Wish he did, early 2000s F1 would've been a hell of a lot more interesting.

IceG · Post by **IceG** » 18 Mar 2013, 14:31

What can I say: http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/85 ... of-seventh

A man on a three-stopper complaining about people on three-stoppers getting in the way after he was (well) beaten by his team-mate on a two-stopper. Perhaps he expected Sutil to let him through?