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“He did a phenomenal job earlier on this year,” Hamilton said of Bearman’s showing at Jeddah. “He’s a bright young talent.
“I think it’s great that the UK is pumping out a lot of great, young, talented drivers. I would say Silverstone and the BRDC [British Racing Drivers’ Club] have been a part of that, because they do invest in… a lot of the sport’s younger and up-and-coming drivers.
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“I think it’s amazing for the sport. It takes the pressure off all of us [fellow British drivers]. At least hopefully one of the Brits will be up there.”
George Russell echoed his Mercedes team mate’s views as he said: “Clearly Ollie’s a great driver. It’s great to see four Brits on the grid, and I think it just goes to show the strength of British motorsport.
“I think when we raced in karting, the competition was so, so high, and I think that translates into next year; 20 per cent of the grid, obviously Alex [Albon] half-British as well, so it’s great to see him there and I’m sure he’ll do a great job.”
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