British Formula One driver Paul di Resta said Monday he will join the ­Williams team as reserve driver for the Formula One season which gets under way in Melbourne this weekend.

The 29-year-old Scot takes on the role behind drivers Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Brazilian Felipe Massa and initially will spend time getting accustomed to the controls and procedures of the Williams Mercedes FW38.

Di Resta spent three seasons at Force India from 2011 to 2013, amassing 121 world championship points from 58 starts.