Silverstone (England), Jul 19 (IANS): British racing driver James Calado, who is testing Pirelli tyres here at the Young Driver Test, said it was amazing to drive a Formula 1 car.

Calado, who drove Force India's VJM06 at the Silverstone Circuit, completed 48 laps Thursday before handing over to the team's main driver and compatriot Paul Di Resta on Day 2 of the test.

"It has been fantastic to get an opportunity to drive this week. It's another world compared to what I am used to with so much to learn and so many names to remember. Yesterday was more about getting comfortable with the car and today I was able to do a bigger programme with some aero work. The team also gave me the chance to try some pit stop practice, which was good experience," said the 24-year-old.

"As a British driver it has been amazing to drive a Formula 1 car at my home track. It's certainly a memory that will stay with me. The car is just phenomenal; the high speed grip, the brakes and the G-forces. I'm really happy with how things have gone and I hope the work we've done will help the race drivers in Hungary," said Calado, who currently drives in GP2.