Priaulx aiming for repeat victory at his second home

The Six Hours of Silverstone is the next stop for the FIA World Endurance Championship and the iconic venue is more than just a UK circuit for the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Team driver, it is where he has spent many of his racing years and when he takes to the track tomorrow in the No. 67 Ford GT he shares with fellow Brit Harry Tinknell, it will rekindle many fond memories.

‘I look forward to every race, however, for me just going past the sign that says “Welcome to Silverstone The Home of British Motor Racing” is extra special and I can feel the excitement mounting,’ said Guernsey’s three-time world champion.

‘This place holds such amazing memories for me both on and off the track, as I used to live there in a caravan.

‘We have had a bit of a tough season so far, but I am hoping things will change this coming weekend.’

The competition in the LMGTE Pro class in the championship is fierce, with five manufacturers – Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Ford and Porsche – all vying for the victories, and Priaulx is more than aware of how hard it is to do well in the championship.

‘Each race is like a six, or in the case of Le Mans, 24 hour sprint,’ he said.

‘We are all so closely matched and this means that we have to work extra hard for every last point.

‘However, having won the race at Silverstone in April last year, I am pretty confident Harry and myself can be competitive and, of course, our aim is to match that result.

‘The track suits our car and it is one of those that I thoroughly enjoy racing on as it has some amazing corners.’