Report: Di Resta likely to replace Massa at Ferrari
Force India driver has impressed this season
Barcelona: Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta is in line to replace Felipe Massa at Ferrari for the 2013 Formula One season.
The UK's Daily Mirror newspaper reported this week that Ferrari had shortlisted Di Resta for a possible replacement of the struggling Massa, who had an ordinary 2011 and has collected just two points from the first four races of 2012.
The paper also claimed the Scuderia outfit inquired about Di Resta during the Chinese Grand Prix last month.
The 26-year-old, who made his F1 debut with Force India last year, has been impressive this season with three point finishes from four rounds. His best result came in Bahrain last month, when he finished sixth. The Scot has also managed to outpace his German teammate Nico Hulkenberg, earning 15 of the team's 17 points.
Three-time World Champion Jackie Stewart also feels Di Resta is the ideal man to drive alongside the experienced Fernando Alonso. "Paul di Resta would be a very good target for Ferrari because Alonso probably has the best toolkit of knowledge and physically is one the best drivers in the world," Stewart was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
