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The Multiflight-backed driver makes his one and only appearance in the UK and is determined to give the home crowds something to cheer about aiming to repeat the feat at the Kent track. The 19 year-old knows that qualifying will be all-important as he bids to climb the top step of the podium once again and that will be his prime objective on Friday.

“It’s important to get a good qualifying time as it’s so hard to overtake in Formula 3 and Brands will be no exception.  In the last few races we’ve struggled slightly in that area which means we’re always on the back foot when it comes to the races.  The race pace has always been there and has produced some good results however I need to get near the front in qualifying.

“Hopefully we can put that right this weekend and start off at the front which will give us a much better chance of getting a good finish in the opening race of the weekend.  However the opposition is very close this season; there are a lot of quick drivers out there many of whom are race winners so the qualifying will be a battle in itself.

“I like the Brands circuit though, and hopefully knowledge of the track will give me a bit of an advantage over the others.  There are some fantastic corners like Paddock Hill Bend and Druids where it can all end in tears.  While the last corner is make or break as it’s very technical and you can’t push too much or you lose time all the way to the line.

“It’s always very special to race in front of a home crowd and this weekend has the extra buzz of featuring Lewis Hamilton doing demonstration laps in the  Vodafone McLaren Mercedes which will undoubtedly bring out the crowds and produce a fantastic atmosphere.”