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Paul Hensby

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Long time motorsport fanatic, covering Formula 1 and the occassional other series. Feel free to give him a follow on Twitter at @Paul11MSport.

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Alfa Romeo ‘Showed an Improvement in the Race Pace’ after Recent Upgrades – Alunni Bravi

By Paul Hensby

July 13, 2023

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Alessandro Alunni Bravi said Alfa Romeo made good progress with its C43-Ferrari following some recent upgrades, particularly with its race pace at Silverstone.

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Alfa Romeo ‘Maximised Everything we had’ during British Grand Prix – Valtteri Bottas

By Paul Hensby

July 13, 2023

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Having started twentieth after being disqualified from Qualifying, Valtteri Bottas made up eight places to finish twelfth, the Finn calling it a good result.

Ferrari Tyre Strategy Calls ‘Too Conservative’ over worries over Degradation – Vasseur

By Paul Hensby

July 13, 2023

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Frédéric Vasseur felt a lack of knowledge over tyre degradation at Silverstone cost Ferrari as they finished only ninth and tenth last Sunday.

Charles Leclerc Bemoans Lack of Pace at Silverstone amid ‘Tough Race’ for Ferrari

By Paul Hensby

July 13, 2023

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From fourth and fifth on the grid, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. could only finish ninth and tenth in Sundays British Grand Prix.

Six Points at Home Race a ‘Reasonable Return’ for Aston Martin – Mike Krack

By Paul Hensby

July 11, 2023

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Mike Krack said Aston Martin did well to score six points during the British Grand Prix and extend their advantage over Ferrari in the battle for third place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Aston Martin ‘Maximised’ Silverstone Result Despite ‘Difficult Weekend’ – Alonso

By Paul Hensby

July 11, 2023

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Fernando Alonso felt he did as much as he could with the car he had during Sunday’s British Grand Prix after coming home in seventh place.

‘More Important’ Mercedes Car Has ‘Potential’ than Podium Finish at Silverstone – Toto Wollf

By Paul Hensby

July 10, 2023

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Toto Wolff saw his Mercedes team score twenty-five points at Silverstone to extend their advantage over Aston Martin for second place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Hamilton on Silverstone Podium: “The Safety Car came at a beneficial moment for us”

By Paul Hensby

July 10, 2023

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Lewis Hamilton took advantage of the timing of the safety car to take a podium finish at Silverstone, while team-mate George Russell ended fifth.

Eleventh Win in a row ‘Very Special’ for Red Bull but not without its Challenges – Horner

By Paul Hensby

July 10, 2023

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Despite a challenging day for Red Bull at Silverstone, the team were still able to match the record for the most consecutive wins in Formula 1, thanks to Max Verstappen.

“The competitors behind us were pushing hard and closing the gap” - Max Verstappen

By Paul Hensby

July 10, 2023

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It is now six wins in a row for Max Verstappen after he was victorious in the British Grand Prix, but the chasing pack was a lot closer to him than he felt comfortable with.

Williams to Run Special Livery at Silverstone, Budapest to Celebrate 800 Grand Prix in F1

By Paul Hensby

July 6, 2023

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Williams are running a special livery for the next two rounds in Great Britain and Hungary to celebrate eight hundred starts in Formula 1.

British Grand Prix ‘a useful reference’ for Williams Updated FW45 – Dave Robson

By Paul Hensby

July 6, 2023

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After recent updates and good performances in Canada and Austria, Williams are looking at this weekend’s British Grand Prix expecting to find out how much they have progressed with their FW45 during 2023.

Albon Doubts Williams will be as Competitive at Silverstone Compared to Canada, Austria

By Paul Hensby

July 6, 2023

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Alexander Albon does not believe Williams will be as competitive this weekend at Silverstone as they were in the previous two races in Canada and Austria.

Fernando Alonso ‘Excited’ ahead of Aston Martin’s Home Race at 'Historic' Silverstone

By Paul Hensby

July 6, 2023

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are looking to maintain Aston Martin’s recent momentum this weekend at Silverstone as they battle Mercedes for second in the Constructors’ Championship.

Pierre Gasly Keen for Smooth Silverstone Weekend with Aim to Score Big Points on Sunday

By Paul Hensby

July 6, 2023

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Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon look ahead to the British Grand Prix this weekend, with both French drivers aiming to score big points.

Pirelli Introduces New Slick Tyre Construction ahead of British Grand Prix

By Paul Hensby

July 6, 2023

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Pirelli have introduced a new construction to their slick tyres ahead of the British Grand Prix to help deal with the increased loads and higher speeds in Formula 1.

Championship Leader Verstappen ‘Curious’ to find out how RB19 will Perform at Silverstone

By Paul Hensby

July 5, 2023

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Max Verstappen is looking for a sixth consecutive win this weekend at Silverstone, although he is curious to how his Red Bull will perform.

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