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Paul di Resta hopes Hungary put him back on the F1 radar

Paul di Resta hopes his stand-in appearance for Williams at the Hungarian Grand Prix helps force a full-time return to Formula One.

Williams reserve Di Resta was drafted in for the unwell Felipe Massa just two hours before qualifying, where he managed to finish 19th despite no experience of the 2017 car other than in the team's simulator. The Scot had not driven in F1 since his last race for Force India at the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Di Resta, whose return ended with a reliability issue in the closing stages of the race itself, impressed Williams with his calmness behind the wheel and how quickly he adapted to the demands of the 2017 car.