F1: Di Resta sure of future after Goddard deal

Published on 11/09/2012 00:29

Paul Di Resta decided to sign with Jenson Button’s manager after seeing how he has helped his fellow Briton in recent years.

Button has been managed by Richard Goddard for some time in his Formula 1 career, and the two have become firm friends.

After Di Resta split from Anthony Hamilton in early July, with the issue to go to the High Court, he has been in limbo for the last two months at an important time with the driver merry-go-round poised to start up.

The Scot has had Goddard’s Sports Partnership in the background of late, almost as a trial run to explore whether they could work together, and a deal was confirmed on Saturday following qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

“I’ve clearly been impressed so far,” said Di Resta. “I’m hoping it’s a strong relationship and we will work together and do bigger and better things.

“There are plenty of opportunities out there, and although it is early days, I believe we’ll see the benefits over the next couple of months.

“But having seen what he has done for Jenson, and what the whole pit lane says about the way he works, it was a big thing.

“He’s in the background, he does the right things, he’s genuine, and it’s a good point in my life for me to get good direction and work on something for the years to come.”