Oliver Bearman hunts for home advantage at Silverstone

Oliver Bearman is leaning into the local energy, suggesting the roar of the home crowd might just find him an extra three tenths of a second at this weekend’s British Grand Prix. It is a classic sentiment, echoing none other than Nigel Mansell as the Haas driver prepares for a high-stakes weekend in front of his home fans.

He is one of five Britons set to compete on the grid, and frankly, he is right to be excited. Bearman holds Silverstone in high regard, calling it one of the best tracks on the calendar. Whether that enthusiasm translates into pace remains to be seen, but the intent is clear.