FI pick Perez over Di Resta - attitude unlikely to improve
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I just thought he was a bit boring...
"Nor has he helped himself. His image among F1 insiders is not positive, a result of some of his critical outbursts against his team on the radio, and other stories about his attitude that have done the rounds.
Friends tell of a jovial, amusing character who is fun to be around in private. But Di Resta has chosen not to show that side of himself to the world, a decision that must now be viewed as a mistake."
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25346242
"Nor has he helped himself. His image among F1 insiders is not positive, a result of some of his critical outbursts against his team on the radio, and other stories about his attitude that have done the rounds.
Friends tell of a jovial, amusing character who is fun to be around in private. But Di Resta has chosen not to show that side of himself to the world, a decision that must now be viewed as a mistake."
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25346242
Mr Benson clearly isn’t too unhappy to see the back of Di Resta, and is not expecting to encounter the cheery Scotsman in the F1 paddock any time soon.
I don't recall any of the other drivers who have slipped out of F1 in recent years getting quite such an acerbic send-off from the BBC scribbler.
I don't recall any of the other drivers who have slipped out of F1 in recent years getting quite such an acerbic send-off from the BBC scribbler.
SteBrown91 said:
Benson is talking s
t as usual, Di Resta has said nothing but "My focus is F1" "Regardless of what happens all I want to be in is F1" for the final 3-4 races.
Then Benson comes along with the "Di Resta is bored of f1" Where the hell has he plucked that from?
His arse, like most of his ramblings.t as usual, Di Resta has said nothing but "My focus is F1" "Regardless of what happens all I want to be in is F1" for the final 3-4 races.Then Benson comes along with the "Di Resta is bored of f1" Where the hell has he plucked that from?
One day someone will properly take offence and have him up in court for slander etc. Imagine if Di Resta could prove Benson's utterings ended up with him losing a contract ?
He couldn't get a job anywhere else other than the BBC imho.
S47 said:
PDR hasn't done much in 3 years, he's had his chance in a more than reasonable team, and hasn't impressed too many, possibly a SV or a LH would have done better with the car - time for a change of scenery seems fair to me.
He destroyed Sutil (48 v 29 points), which is the real measure, and overall F1 career stats are almost identical to Perez. So he's no slouch.
Crafty_ said:
SteBrown91 said:
Benson is talking st as usual, Di Resta has said nothing but "My focus is F1" "Regardless of what happens all I want to be in is F1" for the final 3-4 races.
Then Benson comes along with the "Di Resta is bored of f1" Where the hell has he plucked that from?
His arse, like most of his ramblings.t as usual, Di Resta has said nothing but "My focus is F1" "Regardless of what happens all I want to be in is F1" for the final 3-4 races.Then Benson comes along with the "Di Resta is bored of f1" Where the hell has he plucked that from?
One day someone will properly take offence and have him up in court for slander etc. Imagine if Di Resta could prove Benson's utterings ended up with him losing a contract ?
He couldn't get a job anywhere else other than the BBC imho.
The reality is Perez is bringing circa £10 million to the team in sponsorship, seem a lot until you compare it to Maldanado who is believed to be taking 4 times that amount to Lotus. PDR has no backers of that ilk and as such is out of a job.
It's a shame but apart from the top few teams many drivers are there because of the cash they can bring to the table...
It's a shame but apart from the top few teams many drivers are there because of the cash they can bring to the table...
Chrisgr31 said:
Hang on Benson hasn't said anything about Paul Di Restas attitude that hasn't been said on here. There have been a huge number of posts commenting on Paul being uncomplementary about the car etc this year.
Benson writes crap most of the time, just happens to be about Paul this time.
Crafty_ said:
His arse, like most of his ramblings.
One day someone will properly take offence and have him up in court for slander etc. Imagine if Di Resta could prove Benson's utterings ended up with him losing a contract ?
He couldn't get a job anywhere else other than the BBC imho.
Remember the days when the BBC was a great institution admired across the globe? They're long gone now.One day someone will properly take offence and have him up in court for slander etc. Imagine if Di Resta could prove Benson's utterings ended up with him losing a contract ?
He couldn't get a job anywhere else other than the BBC imho.
As for Benson, the less said (or written) about him the better.
ash73 said:
Couldn't care less about his attitude personally, but the bottom line is he hasn't grabbed the limelight on track
Exactly. F3 doesn't mean much, F1 is something else altogether. Brundle was equal to Senna in F3 but could never attain to that level in F1.
Seb started off as raw driver. He had his critics for his racing.
Never really saw a progression with PDR - solid/promising and lacks stand out drives a la Hulk.
Saying that I do feel sorry for him. His ill luck being not picked up by McLaren that could have been a Mansell-esque make or break moment. Speaking of which Mansell (my all tim F1 hero no less) was er difficult. He retired first time round because nobody wanted him initially.
Crafty_ said:
His arse, like most of his ramblings.
One day someone will properly take offence and have him up in court for slander etc. Imagine if Di Resta could prove Benson's utterings ended up with him losing a contract ?
He couldn't get a job anywhere else other than the BBC imho.
He can play the 'I have my sources with FI' card.One day someone will properly take offence and have him up in court for slander etc. Imagine if Di Resta could prove Benson's utterings ended up with him losing a contract ?
He couldn't get a job anywhere else other than the BBC imho.
He is ex-Autosport, written stuff for Motorsport; chums with Allen, Arron, Roebuck, Hughes, Hamilton, Henry, et al; has good links with F1 teams so I can't see not working in F1 media of sort if the Beeb gave him his P45.
It's got nothing to do with attitude as Perez has proved with his public accusations against McLaren, it's about money. Why though Sutil kept the place in F1 over Di Resta I don't know. Paul beat him in the points again in 2013 and was only one point behind Perez who was in a better car, Jenson 73 points, Perez 49, Di Resta 48 Sutil just 29.
Edited by Rs2oo on Saturday 14th December 09:01
Di Resta.
Not enough dollar.
Not enough talent.
If he had more of either he would likely still have a ride in F1.
The 'attitude' aspect is proven to be easily put to one side in business at this level.
I slightly feel for him - if the Mickey-Mouse tyres had not been changed post-Silverstone he would likely have hauled another +40 points, totally destroying Sutil.
But he didn't do the job against him in 2011 and was soundly beaten by The Hulk last season - all in all, not enough to justify a future on his talents in F1.
His future is DTM where his skills are very much proven and that's not to be sniffed at.
Benson.
He has scribbled some interesting pieces but I find the majority to be quite sensationalist, despite the aforementioned F1 links.
It would not surprise me if some of this is due to the 'BBC' factor though...
Not enough dollar.
Not enough talent.
If he had more of either he would likely still have a ride in F1.
The 'attitude' aspect is proven to be easily put to one side in business at this level.
I slightly feel for him - if the Mickey-Mouse tyres had not been changed post-Silverstone he would likely have hauled another +40 points, totally destroying Sutil.
But he didn't do the job against him in 2011 and was soundly beaten by The Hulk last season - all in all, not enough to justify a future on his talents in F1.
His future is DTM where his skills are very much proven and that's not to be sniffed at.
Benson.
He has scribbled some interesting pieces but I find the majority to be quite sensationalist, despite the aforementioned F1 links.
It would not surprise me if some of this is due to the 'BBC' factor though...
Personally I've never warmed to Benson's articles so he may or may not be right, but I wouldn't hang on every word he says..
I think regarding 'not being as popular as other drivers, in the team' this could mean just about anything.
Considering Sutil's reason for being absent from the grid, I'd wager it's more complicated than just being a 'nice chap'
I think regarding 'not being as popular as other drivers, in the team' this could mean just about anything.
Considering Sutil's reason for being absent from the grid, I'd wager it's more complicated than just being a 'nice chap'
Edited by Fire99 on Wednesday 25th December 23:43
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