'Too ambitious' Di Resta posted in F105 | 10 | 2012

BATHGATE'S PAUL DI RESTA admitted he was "probably too ambitious" after crashing during second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix (see more official photos of Paul in action today at Suzuka).

The 26-year-old Scot lost control of his Sahara Force India car at the start of the afternoon session when he put his right-hand wheels on the dirt approaching the Spoon curve. His car spun and hit the barriers.

Di Resta, who had been eight-fastest in the morning session, was unable to return to action in the session and failed to set a time.

The Scot was sorry about his crash, but is still hopeful the lack of track time will not hurt his chances during the weekend.

"The morning session was straightforward and the balance was good straight after lunch with the changes we had made to the car," Di Resta said.

Michael Schumacher retires again

"Unfortunately I made a mistake quite early on and was probably a bit too ambitious.

"I found myself with my two right side wheels on the grass and lost grip on the loose dirt.

"It's a shame it had to happen so early in the session and it creates extra work for the guys tonight.

"You have to be on the edge to feel what the car is doing and sometimes these things happen, but hopefully it won't cost us too much for the rest of the weekend."

McLaren's Jenson Button was fastest in the morning session, with Mark Webber's Red Bull topping the timesheets in the afternoon.

Tunnock's Mull Rally merchandise

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news by following us on twitter.com/scotcars

Jim McGill