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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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Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “To tie with Ayrton Senna is incredible and I feel really proud of that”

By Paul Hensby
June 19, 2023
2 Mins read

Max Verstappen secured win number forty-one in Canada on Sunday, matching the total achieved by Ayrton Senna.

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Formula 1

Pirelli Tyre Test Run with W14 will ‘Benefit Me’ in Mercedes Reserve Role – Mick Schumacher

By Paul Hensby
June 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Mick Schumacher completed the Pirelli tyre test last week with Mercedes and feels he will learn from the experienc, particularly when it comes to the simulator.
Formula 1

Some of Williams Racing’s Facilities, Technologies ‘Twenty Years Out of Date’ – Vowles

By Paul Hensby
June 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Some of Williams’ facilities are well out of date and in need of immediate upgrading, according to Team Principal James Vowles.
Formula 1

“I think this configuration is strong” – Stella on new Leadership Structure at McLaren

By Paul Hensby
June 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Andrea Stella has overseen a major overhaul of McLaren’s leadership structure in recent months and believes the new line-up will generate ‘competitive ideas’ that will benefit the team.
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Ferrari AF Corse Drivers Celebrate Overall Le Mans Victory on Debut of 499P Hypercar

By Paul Hensby
June 13, 2023
3 Mins read
The trio of Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi and James Calado were victorious in last weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans in the debut edition for the Ferrari 499P.
Formula 1

Kevin Magnussen on Career So Far: “It’s great to have had such a long time in Formula 1”

By Paul Hensby
June 13, 2023
3 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen enters his one hundred and fiftieth Grand Prix this weekend hoping to return to the points for only the third time in 2023.
Formula 1

Haas’ Guenther Steiner: “There’s a lot of competition within a few tenths”

By Paul Hensby
June 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Haas go into the Canadian Grand Prix seventh in the Constructors’ Championship, with Guenther Steiner hoping for a return to the points for the team this weekend.
Formula 1

Pirelli’s Mario Isola: “All three available Dry Compounds Came into Play”

By Paul Hensby
June 11, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli’s Mario Isola was pleased to see all three dry compounds having a big impact on the result of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

‘Proper Racetracks Like Barcelona’ Highlight Williams’ Lack of Downforce – Albon

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
2 Mins read
Alexander Albon felt the shortfalls of the downforce levels of the FW45 were highlighted during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend as Williams struggled for performance.
Formula 1

Haas’ Guenther Steiner: “We just couldn’t get the tyres to stay alive” in Spain

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Haas need to get on top of their tyre issues if they are to be top ten contenders, according to Team Principal Guenther Steiner.
Formula 1

‘Really High’ Tyre Degradation in Spain Ended Top Ten Chances – Nico Hülkenberg

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Both Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were forced to pit three times during the Spanish Grand Prix after Haas suffered with extreme tyre degradation on both cars.
Formula 1

Sunday Struggles in Spain a ‘More Realistic Showing’ of McLaren’s Pace – Andrea Stella

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
A pointless Sunday for McLaren highlighted where the team currently sit with its performance levels, according to Team Principal Andrea Stella.
Formula 1

McLaren ‘Need to Work on the Race Pace’ after Disappointing Spanish GP – Oscar Piastri

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
2 Mins read
After both McLaren drivers started inside the top ten in Spain, neither were able to finish there, with Oscar Piastri the best of the two in thirteenth.
Formula 1

Spain Weekend 'feels a bit like a missed opportunity' - AlphaTauri’s Guillaume Dezoteux

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Guillaume Dezoteux believes AlphaTauri had the pace to score points during the Spanish Grand Prix, so it was disappointing to leave without making it into the top ten.
Formula 1

Tsunoda Bemoans ‘Very Harsh’ Spanish Penalty for Forcing Zhou Off-Track

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
2 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda felt he had left enough space to allow Zhou Guanyu to stay on track during their battle over ninth place during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

James Key to Become New Technical Director of Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake from September

By Paul Hensby
June 7, 2023
2 Mins read
After leaving McLaren earlier this year, James Key will take up the role at Alfa Romeo in September, taking over from Jan Monchaux
Formula 1

Spain proved Alfa Romeo are ‘Ready to Fight for Every Single Lap’ – Alessandro Alunni Bravi

By Paul Hensby
June 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Alfa Romeo’s performance showed just how determined the team are to fight for every possible point and position in 2023, according to Alessandro Alunni Bravi.
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