Britain's Jack Clarke is predicting an exciting opening to the 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship, as the first two races of the season get underway today at Silverstone.

Clarke also admitted he was hoping to be a part of the drama, as he bids to improve upon two accomplished qualifying performances which will see him start today's races from eighth and fourth respectively.

Speaking before the race, Clarke said: "There's a lot of aggressive drivers out there, and I'm sure no-one is going to take any prisoners so it should make for interesting racing because there's a lot of big egos out front and a lot of quick drivers. It will be interesting to see what happens - I think it will be worth watching!

"You have to play the races by ear to a certain extent, but I'll certainly be expecting to make up some positions. Considering the two qualifying sessions, I'm already starting in points positions for both the races and obviously points win prizes, and ultimately I'm here to win prizes. 

"The key to making up places depends on the race; it's like a yoyo effect. If you really go out and push in the first quarter of the race you're going to suffer towards the end with your tyres, so I think you've got to find a good balance. I'm certainly going to push in the first few laps, and I might get on the old magic button and see if that creates any opportunities, but like I say I'm going to have to play it by ear. If in the beginning I'm in touch with the top five I'm going to push and then try and fare the rest of the race, so we'll see how it goes - I'd be very happy with a top five in the first race and a podium in the second!"