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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

Zhou Guanyu: “I knew I had to keep the pressure on the others to bring home a result”

By Paul Hensby
June 7, 2023
2 Mins read

Zhou Guanyu doubled his 2023 points tally thanks to one of his strongest drives of his Formula 1 career in Sundays Spanish Grand Prix.

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Formula 1

Aston Martin’s Mike Krack: “We should not be disappointed with this result”

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
1 Mins read
Mike Krack says Aston Martin cannot be disappointed to finish sixth and seventh in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix, even though they slipped to third in the Constructors’ Championship.
Formula 1

High Tyre Degradation led to Aston Martin's Spanish Grand Prix Struggles – Lance Stroll

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Aston Martin struggled more with its tyre degradations compared to their closest rivals during the Spanish Grand Prix, according to Lance Stroll.
Formula 1

Ferrari Suffered with 'Lack of Consistency' in Spain, not with Outright Performance - Vasseur

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Frédéric Vasseur acknowledges that Ferrari have a lot of work to do to become genuine frontrunners as both Red Bull and Mercedes were faster than them during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Tyre Management and Degradation 'dictated' Spanish Grand Prix Pace - Sainz

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Neither Carlos Sainz Jr. nor Charles Leclerc were happy with their result or performance during Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Hamilton, Russell Praise Schumacher’s Sim Work amid Improved Spanish GP Form

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
1 Mins read
Both of Mercedes’ race drivers heaped praise on reserve driver Mick Schumacher after his simulator work on Friday evening helped the team improve the set-up on their W14.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “It's a good result but we need to be realistic too”

By Paul Hensby
June 5, 2023
2 Mins read
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team can be happy with their performance and result in Spain, but they must remain focused on delivering results on a regular basis.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: “I didn't expect us to come here this weekend and finish second”

By Paul Hensby
June 5, 2023
2 Mins read
Mercedes scored their first double podium finish of 2023 on Sunday, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ending second and third in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Nico Hülkenberg: “Track position is pretty valuable here in Barcelona”

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Nico Hülkenberg made it into Q3 and will start the Spanish Grand Prix from seventh on the grid, ten spots ahead of team-mate Kevin Magnussen.
Formula 1

Lance Stroll: “I’m pleased with the set-up changes that we made overnight”

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will start inside the top ten in Spain, but it was a much more difficult session for the Spaniard than the Canadian after an early off.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: “We did some great work overnight with our analysis of yesterday”

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
3 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton will start the Spanish Grand Prix from fourth on the grid after a much improved Saturday for Mercedes, at least on his side of the garage.
Formula 1

Gasly Drops Six Places on Spanish Grand Prix Grid after Twin Penalties for Impeding

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly will drop from fourth to tenth on the grid after being handed two three-place grid penalties for impeding during Saturday’s Qualifying session in Spain.
Formula 1

Lando Norris: “We keep pushing forward as a team and can be proud of today”

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Lando Norris will start an excellent third on the grid for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix after finding good pace from his MCL60.
Formula 1

Sainz ‘Left Nothing on the Table’ On Way to Spanish Grand Prix Front Row

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
2 Mins read
It was a day of contrasting fortunes for Ferrari on Saturday, with Carlos Sainz Jr. qualifying second and Charles Leclerc nineteenth in Spain.
Formula 1

‘Potential’ in RB19 gave Verstappen Chance to ‘Push it to the Limit’ in Q3

By Paul Hensby
June 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen was in sublime form again during Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix as he took pole position.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon: “There is still some work to do to get the car in decent shape”

By Paul Hensby
June 2, 2023
2 Mins read
Despite a strong looking day for Alpine on Friday, both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly feels there is pace still to come for the team in Barcelona.
Formula 1

Nico Hülkenberg: “I’m satisfied with how it’s gone and hope we can keep it up”

By Paul Hensby
June 2, 2023
2 Mins read
Nico Hülkenberg finished inside the top three in the second practice in Spain, and the German is hoping Haas will be a contender for points this weekend.
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