Paul Hensby, Author at The Checkered Flag

April 20, 2021

1 Mins read

Neither Alfa Romeo driver scored points in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but the team showed they have the pace to finish inside the top ten, according to Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur.

Formula 1

Kimi Räikkönen: “To take points from P16 on the grid would have been a great story”

By Paul Hensby

April 20, 2021

2 Mins read

Both Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi had the chance of points at Imola only for luck to desert them both when it mattered.

Formula 1

AlphaTauri's Jody Egginton: "We have made our lives more difficult than they needed to be"

By Paul Hensby

April 20, 2021

1 Mins read

Jody Egginton felt AlphaTauri had the potential to score a lot more points in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix than they ultimately did.

Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: “We just need to put it all together across the whole weekend”

By Paul Hensby

April 20, 2021

2 Mins read

Pierre Gasly finished seventh in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix despite opting to start on the full-wet tyre, a decision that was quickly proven to be the incorrect choice.

Formula Regional European Championship

Grégoire Saucy Dominates Race Two at Imola to Take First Career Single-Seater Victory

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

Grégoire Saucy led every lap at Imola on Sunday morning to claim his first FRECA victory, and his first ever single-seater win at the same time.

Formula 1

Miami Grand Prix to Join Formula 1 Calendar From 2022 Season

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

The Miami Grand Prix will join the Formula 1 calendar as part of a ten-year deal starting in 2022.

Formula 1

Alfa Romeo’s Vasseur: “We were just not able to demonstrate the full potential of our car”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

1 Mins read

Alfa Romeo were not able to show the full potential of their C41-Ferrari during Qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, according to Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur.

Formula 1

Antonio Giovinazzi Critical of Nikita Mazepin after Qualifying Drama at Imola

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

Antonio Giovinazzi’s final Q1 lap was wrecked by Nikita Mazepin passing the Italian at the start of the lap.

Formula 1

Aston Martin’s Szafnauer: “We will do our homework tonight to be fully prepared for tomorrow”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

1 Mins read

Otmar Szafnauer says Aston Martin are aiming for points with both drivers in Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Formula 1

Lance Stroll: “It is a very tight grid and we want to be closer to the front”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

Lance Stroll will start inside the top ten on Sunday despite having both laps in Q3 deleted for exceeding track limits.

Formula 1

McLaren’s Andreas Seidl: “It was very positive to see how competitive we’ve been”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

1 Mins read

Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris qualified sixth and seventh at Imola, and Team Principal Andreas Seidl says McLaren are in a good position to score points on Sunday.

Formula 1

Lando Norris: “I'm gutted, but there are still a lot of positives to take away from today”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

Lando Norris was downbeat after losing a time good enough for third on the grid for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to exceeding track limits.

Formula 1

AlphaTauri’s Jody Egginton: “We’re firmly in the midfield mix and will be fighting for good points”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

Pierre Gasly will start fifth on the grid for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but Yuki Tsunoda’s crash will see him start at the back of the field.

Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: “To get the P5 at our home race here in Imola is a great result”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

2 Mins read

Pierre Gasly was delighted to qualify fifth for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but there was disappointment for Yuki Tsunoda, who crashed early in Q1.

Formula 1

Red Bull’s Christian Horner: “It was a great Team performance today”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

1 Mins read

Sergio Pérez and Max Verstappen will start Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from second and third on the grid after a strong Qualifying performance by Red Bull.

Formula 1

Pérez on Taking Second in Imola Qualifying: “There are a lot of positives to take out of today”

By Paul Hensby

April 18, 2021

3 Mins read

In just his second race weekend with Red Bull, Sergio Pérez out-qualified team-mate Max Verstappen and almost took his maiden pole position at Imola.

Formula Regional European Championship

Vidales Takes Opening Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine Win at Imola

By Paul Hensby

April 17, 2021

2 Mins read

David Vidales survived three safety car interventions to take victory in the first Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine race at Imola on Saturday.

Paul Hensby

About author

Alfa Romeo’s Frédéric Vasseur: “We demonstrated we have a car that can fight for points”

Kimi Räikkönen: “To take points from P16 on the grid would have been a great story”

AlphaTauri's Jody Egginton: "We have made our lives more difficult than they needed to be"

Pierre Gasly: “We just need to put it all together across the whole weekend”

Grégoire Saucy Dominates Race Two at Imola to Take First Career Single-Seater Victory

Miami Grand Prix to Join Formula 1 Calendar From 2022 Season

Alfa Romeo’s Vasseur: “We were just not able to demonstrate the full potential of our car”

Antonio Giovinazzi Critical of Nikita Mazepin after Qualifying Drama at Imola

Aston Martin’s Szafnauer: “We will do our homework tonight to be fully prepared for tomorrow”

Lance Stroll: “It is a very tight grid and we want to be closer to the front”

McLaren’s Andreas Seidl: “It was very positive to see how competitive we’ve been”

Lando Norris: “I'm gutted, but there are still a lot of positives to take away from today”

AlphaTauri’s Jody Egginton: “We’re firmly in the midfield mix and will be fighting for good points”

Pierre Gasly: “To get the P5 at our home race here in Imola is a great result”

Red Bull’s Christian Horner: “It was a great Team performance today”

Pérez on Taking Second in Imola Qualifying: “There are a lot of positives to take out of today”

Vidales Takes Opening Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine Win at Imola

Support Driven by Diversity

Latest News

Carrera Cup GB champions King and Webster set to take on Porsche Supercup

"We can take a lot of positives from this weekend" - Williams' Dave Robson

Richardson Racing and Will Martin team up again for Carrera Cup GB assault

George Russell: "I think it was a very unfortunate incident and one that could have been avoided"

Stroll's points finish "lifted the spirits of everyone in the team" - Otmar Szafnauer