Di Resta to sign with Ferrari.

[jimbo2728]

I hate this sort of stuff, but I am told PDR is in Italy as we speak teeing up a move to the Scuderia. Don't hate me if I am wrong!

The source is legit though so it sounds like Massa is out and PDR is in.

Jimbo

[williamp]

Maybe hes in italy for torro rosso talks??

[SmoothCriminal]

Wouldn't suprise me 2nd seat in a Ferrari fits perfectly with his and ferraris ethos.

Only thing he'll need to sort is that massive chip on his shoulder they won't take his criticism of the team.

[Henry Fiddleton]

Sounds promising.

Not a fan of the guy - he attitude grates me, but all the best. A decent peddler.

James Colado to step up to a race seat next year?

HF

[team underdog]

Or he could be there for the Italian GP this weekend.

[RealSquirrels]

lots of excitement in the driver market the last few days. all of these high profile drivers moving the top seats. max chilton to mclaren?

[TheArchitect]

Got me all excited then!!!

[jimbo2728]

Of course. But you could say that about any of the drivers. This specifically involved PDR.

As I said, don't shoot the messenger. I normally never post this stuff as it's always hear say and Chinese whispers, but this one sounds credible.

J

[skinny]

PDR isn't exactly a good match for italian flair and spirit is he...!

[VolvoT5]

Can't see what advantage PDR would have over Massa really.....

[Muzzer79]

VolvoT5 said:

Can't see what advantage PDR would have over Massa really.....

You never really know until you get him in the car

Massa's had 8 years at Ferrari and, from '09 onwards, hasn't been cutting it. They don't see that improving so by taking someone else have an opportunity for fresh eyes, etc.

Ferrari need someone to score constructor's points. PDR would do that just nicely one thinks.

I agree he needs a bit of an attitude and PR re-assessment but Mercedes have always rated him very highly - that's how he got into Force India.

If it's true then good luck to him.

[telecat]

I think He speaks Italian so has a head start on a few other drivers.

[VolvoT5]

Muzzer79 said:

I agree he needs a bit of an attitude and PR re-assessment but Mercedes have always rated him very highly - that's how he got into Force India.

^ This is the key for me. I was a fan of PDR until fairly recently when he started bhing non stop about team mistakes. Everyone can see when the team has screwed up and the driver should generally take the high road a little, keep their mouth shut and get on with it. OK all drivers have a moan every now and then but Paul has taken it too far IMO. Also did anyone catch the interview after qualifying at spar, basically bigging himself up for making a 'ballsy' call with the tyres. I think he needs to learn the art of subtlety rather than trying to come across as the big I am.

[RXED]

He is in Italy early, but not for Ferrari talks. He is visiting family while on a road trip to Monza.

Sorry to burst this little bubble.

[benters]

like many around on this site i cannot see why PDR gets the praise he does, thinking here that David C seems to 'big him up' on occasions. . . i think the shoulder chip grew a touch when Hulkenberg went to Sauber ahead of PDR going elswhere. . .and probably grew a little more when Sutil came back and started so well. . Still, lets hope that if he moves on he will revive his outlook and start to fulfill the promise that others have seen in him. .

[Chrisgr31]

RXED said:

He is in Italy early, but not for Ferrari talks. He is visiting family while on a road trip to Monza.

Sorry to burst this little bubble.

He (and family) had lunch with Lee McKenzie in Corigliano according to her twitter feed

[AniF1]

Most drivers looking, Ferrari, Lotus and STR race seat. I think Kimi will join Ferrari.

[RXED]

Chrisgr31 said:

He (and family) had lunch with Lee McKenzie in Corigliano according to her twitter feed

Really? That's interesting and kind of helps to prove what I said.

[AndrewEH1]

RXED said:

Chrisgr31 said:

He (and family) had lunch with Lee McKenzie in Corigliano according to her twitter feed

Really? That's interesting and kind of helps to prove what I said.

Expect a bit during the Monza coverage then

[rubystone]

He does have a good management team, but one would have to say that they are more closely aligned with grey than red.

The Coulthard family (and first and second cousins) do go back a long way with the Di Restas too, so not surprising that DC would know them well. Louis is a "colourful" character :-)