Motor sport: Paul Di Resta destroys field at Brands

Published on Sunday 5 September 2010 15:21

PAUL di Resta, delivered a dominating performance at Brands Hatch to win his first DTM race of the year and move into second place in the championship.

The Scot, who started from pole position, destroyed the opposition with a metronomic display of blindingly fast laps round the Kent circuit. Such was Di Resta's superiority that by mid-distance of the 90-lap race his advantage was 13 seconds over the field.

"That was awesome," beamed Di Resta, who backed off over the closing stages to finish 7.443secs ahead of his Mercedes teammate and championship leader, Canadian Bruno Spengler. Audi's Timo Scheider, the defending champion, was third, almost three seconds further adrift.

"The car was brilliant all weekend and today everything just clicked," Di Resta continued. "I've waited a long time this year to get my first win, but to do it on my home circuit is fantastic.

"I was a bit surprised on Saturday by how fast we were in qualifying and, to be honest, I was surprised again today by how easily I opened up the gap over everyone else. What's crucial now is both the team and I continue this momentum."