'Silverstone has special place in my heart'
Bearman signed a multi-year agreement with the US-based Haas team after making his debut as a replacement for Ferrari last year when Carlos Sainz was stricken with appendicitis.He was the third youngest driver to compete in F1 after Max Verstappen - now a four-time world champion - and Lance Stroll.
Now in his first full season, Bearman says he cannot wait to experience the British GP as a driver."Silverstone has so many highlights, the qualifying especially given it is such a fast track. I am excited to go for the first time myself."I raced here in F2 last year. We were on track at 08:30 and the grandstands were full of fans. I imagine for F1 it will be insane, with support of the home crowd."Bearman has claimed six points so far this season, with a best finish of eighth place in Shanghai. And he is watching and learning from his fellow British drivers, seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, currently second in the drivers' standings, and George Russell, who won the last race in Montreal earlier this month."Lewis (Hamilton) is someone I have watched my entire life. I learnt about his mental strength and raw speed," said Bearman."This season has been a big journey and I have learnt a lot about myself and the team. It's a big physical challenge. The neck is the biggest thing to keep an eye on. "Suzuka was a highlight so far, a high-speed track and gave me a lot of confidence."The British drivers have been doing really well, I am the worst, but the rest have been doing well."I am enjoying my time in F1, I am proud to represent my home country and hopefully we can have a great weekend."
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