Force India confirmed today, Tuesday that the DTM star, Paul di Resta will be the team’s test pilot, as well as reserve pilot for the 2010 season.  This was announced in the press conference held in Force India, Whyte & Mackay main sponsors’ headquarters in Glasgow.

“¡I’m very excited with the opportunity to finally pass to the F1!”, said the 23 year old pilot.  “I’m glad to be able to begin my career in the F1 with Force India, a team with great potential. “

“I think this a perfect way to prepare completely and be ready to go, provided that I have the possibility of getting a race position.  I hope this is the beginning of a long-term future with Force India.  With the support from the team, including Whyte & Mackay, I’m sure we’re going to grow together. “

“I would like to thank Paul and JR Hildebrand, for their commitment at the Jerez test,” said Vijay Mallya, President and CEO of the Force India team.  “They both worked very hard and were impressive during the test.  We’re proud to have someone of Paul’s caliber in the team.  His potential was evident during the test and he has the correct attitude to make it to the F1.”

“The program we have designed will allow him to become familiar with the car, the team …,” declared the owner of the Malayan scuderia.

Di Resta, who finished third in the general with a victory in the 2009 DTM Championship, has plans to combine his pilot role in the Formula One with the German Tourism Championship.