( CNN ) -- McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton has predicted the 2011 British Grand Prix at Silverstone could be the most exciting in history . The 2008 world champion won his home race during a victorious campaign three years ago and Hamilton described the maximum-points haul as one of the highlights of his motorsport career . `` I 'm really looking forward to Silverstone , '' Hamilton told Formula One 's official web site . `` My victory at Silverstone in 2008 was one of the sweetest and most satisfying moments of my entire Formula One career -- and it 's a memory that I always carry with me . Impressive Vettel powers to another win . `` It 's one of the best circuits in the world , and I really think that the arrival of DRS and KERS Hybrid will make this one of the best and most exciting British Grand Prix ever . '' KERS -- an innovation that stores energy created under braking for user as an additional boost when accelerating -- was reintroduced to the sport in 2011 , while DRS ( Drag Reduction System ) allows the rear wing of Formula One cars to be adjusted in a way that gives a boost of speed in new for the current season . Hamilton is currently fourth in the drivers ' standings after eight races , 89 points behind current leader and reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull . The 26-year-old 's future has been the subject of much speculation , with reports suggesting he could leave McLaren for the 2011 constructors ' champions Red Bull . But McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh moved to end talk of Hamilton switching allegiances , and said he expects the Stevenage-born racer to remain with the British-based marque . `` Lewis loves this team and he knows the car is capable of winning races , '' Whitmarsh told British newspaper The Independent . `` He 's sat with me here in the last 10 days and explained his passion , enthusiasm and desire to remain part of this team . `` I 've known him since he was 11 . I do n't think he would look me in the eye and say that if he did n't mean it . '' Sunday 's grand prix will also see McLaren 's Jenson Button return to his homeland , where his best finish is fourth place in 2004 and 2010 . The 2009 drivers ' champion is 12 points ahead of his compatriot Hamilton and sits second in the standings , 77 points behind Germany 's Vettel . The 31-year-old is looking forward to experiencing the new-look Silverstone , which has a newly-constructed pit lane and paddock complex and first corner . `` With a new start line , a new first corner and an all-new pit and paddock complex , the new facilities should be fantastic , '' the former Brawn GP driver said . `` I think they 'll confirm Silverstone as one of the best circuits in the world . '' McLaren have claimed two race triumphs this year , with Hamilton taking the checkered flag in China and Button winning a rain-soaked contest in Canada .
Lewis Hamilton has predicted the 2011 British Grand Prix will be the best - ever . The McLaren driver 's future has been the subject of much speculation . Team principal Steve Whitmarsh is confident he will remain with the marque .