Brendon Hartley feels ready to make his Fo🐻rmula 1 debut in this weekend's United States Grand Prix thanks to the preparation offered by working in Porsche's LMP1 programme over the past four years.

Seven years after being dropped from Red Bull's junior driver roster, Hartley wa൩s named as Pierre Gasly's surprise replacement for the race in Austin alo⛦ngside Daniil Kvyat.

Hartley has raced in sportscars with Porsche since 2014, winning the FIA World Endurance Championship drivﷺers' title in 2015 and this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the factory programme acting as a good grounding for the New Zealander.

"There’s a lot to learn in one week, but I feel ready for꧒ it, honestly," at last weekend's 6 Hours of Fuji.

"This programme has taught me a lot. Working with guys like Mark [Webber],⛎ Timo [Bernhard], Earl [Bamber], in such a good project where we’re at the forefront of technology and part of development.

“I think I’ve got [a lot of that] a🥂s a driver.ꦓ It’s going to be a busy week for me but I’m really looking forward to it.

“It’s happened quite quickly. I had quite a bit on my mind over the last week and especially⛎ at Petit Le Mans as well.

“It’s an amazing opportunity. Itܫ’s going to be a dream come true. I’ve thought about that moment since I was a little kid. I’m glad to represent the WEC. I’m looking forward to it.

“I’m going to embrace it and most importantly I𓆉’m go꧋ing to try and enjoy it.”