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Q&A: McLaren Autosport BRDC Award finalist Sennan Fielding

British Formula 4 runner-up Sennan Fielding believes his McLaren Autosport BRDC Award nomination gave him the chance he had been waiting for to prove himself

This Sunday's Autosport Awards will climax with the announcement of this year's Award winner, who will receive a McLaren Formula 1 test as part of the prize.

Fielding is the latest finalist to be profiled in a series of interviews ahead of the prestigious end-of-season ceremony on Sunday.

Q: What was your reaction when you got the news that you had been nominated for the Award?
Sennan Fielding: I was absolutely over the moon. It was the day after finishing runner-up in the British F4 Championship, so I had a lot of mixed emotions. I'm glad everyone involved saw what I could do, on a limited budget. They gave me the chance to prove what I can do in the F2, Mercedes DTM and McLaren GT3 and I hope I impressed everyone involved.

Q: What makes the Award so special in your eyes?
SF: The McLaren Autosport BRDC Award has been around for a long time, and some of the greatest drivers of today have gone through this Award. It feels special to be able to say my name is now with theirs as a finalist... Now let's hope I can become one of the few winners.

Q: Which element were you most looking forward to during the test days and why?
SF: I think the Mercedes DTM is such a special car, from the way it looks too the way it sounds. Then when you get behind the wheel, it makes it even more 'wow'.



Q: Which element did you find the most challenging during the test days and why?
SF: I felt really confident in the F2 car, however the biggest challenge I felt was understanding the Pirelli tyres. The way you brought them in on the warm-up lap was so crucial and it would determine how the tyres would last during the session.

Q: What were your thoughts of the fitness and simulator assessments?
SF: I was really pleased with the fitness and simulator assessment at the McLaren Technology Centre. I learned a lot over the two days there that will help me as a driver, from the physical and nutrition side. The simulator took a lot of getting used to as I have never really used them before, especially one as advanced as this.

Q: What would it mean to you if you won the Award?
SF: To win the Award would be an actual dream come true for me. I know a lot of people would love to win, but this would open so many doors for me and give me the opportunity I need, with the guidance from the right people. I know if I did win this Award I wouldn't let anyone down.

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