Di Resta makes a pointposted in F127 | 03 | 2011

BATHGATE'S PAUL DI RESTA made his point with an impressive and solid Formula One race debut in today's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, scoring his first world championship point.

The 24-year-old, who started 14th on the grid, took the chequered flag in his Mercedes-powered Force India in 12th position, one place behind his team-mate Adrian Sutil. But following the disqualification of the two Saubers for a technical infrongement, both Force India cars were promoted to ninth and 10th.

"We had quite a good start and fight with Kobayashi, but that allowed one of the Toro Rosso's by and from there we lost a bit of momentum," Di Resta, who had eased himself up to 10th by the need of the opening lap, explained.

"Our pace was just a little bit behind today, but hopefully by Malaysia we will be able to understand why and, when the upgrades come, perform at bit better.

"Adrian and I were on different strategies and we had to fuel conserve toward the end that's why the gap opened up. I am going into Malaysia to try to do a better job than I did here today, but overall I am relatively happy."

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Jim McGill