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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

Nyck de Vries on Start to 2023 Season: “I look at myself and I feel like we’re progressing”

By Paul Hensby
March 30, 2023
4 Mins read

Nyck de Vries believes he and AlphaTauri are making progress despite a slow start to the 2023 Formula 1 season for both.

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Formula 1

McLaren’s Andrea Stella: “The season is long and there will be plenty of opportunities”

By Paul Hensby
March 29, 2023
1 Mins read
McLaren are looking to break into the top ten for the first time this season during this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri: “I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the home crowd”

By Paul Hensby
March 29, 2023
2 Mins read
Oscar Piastri will make his first Formula 1 race start in his homeland this weekend as the McLaren driver heads to Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso: “To keep scoring strong results we need to deliver in all areas”

By Paul Hensby
March 29, 2023
2 Mins read
Despite back-to-back podiums for Fernando Alonso, the Spaniard says it is important Aston Martin do not get carried away and lose the momentum they’ve built at the start of 2023.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “The progress we saw in Saudi Arabia was encouraging”

By Paul Hensby
March 29, 2023
1 Mins read
Mercedes showed improved performance during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend, and Toto Wolff wants more of the same this weekend in Australia.
Formula 1

Verstappen Keen to See Red Bull Reliability Concerns Disappear ahead of 2023 Title Battle

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen wants Red Bull to fix the reliability issues that have affected them early on during the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1

Third Title would be ‘Fitting Finale’ to Alonso’s ‘Remarkable’ Career – Pedro de la Rosa

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
A third world title would be a great way for Fernando Alonso to bow out of Formula 1, according to Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa.
Formula 1

Wolff Eager to Remain in Charge at Mercedes and Help Team Return to Winning Ways

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Toto Wolff is still enjoying life as Team Principal at Mercedes and is eager to lead the team back to the front of the field despite a lean spell since the start of 2022.
Formula 1

Williams Hoping Logan Sargeant Learns 'Physically Demanding' Albert Park Quickly

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Dave Robson hopes Logan Sargeant can get to grips with the Albert Park track quickly as the young American races in Australian for the first time this weekend.
Formula 1

Albon Looking for More Points after ‘Great Memories’ of 2022 Australian Grand Prix

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Alexander Albon scored a point for Williams in Australia in 2022 and is eager to do another strong job for the team this weekend.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen Looking to End Red Bull’s Twelve-Year Winless Run at Albert Park

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
2 Mins read
Red Bull have not won at Albert Park since 2011, and both Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez are aiming to end that run this weekend.
Formula 1

Change to Soft Tyre Compound Opens up Australian Grand Prix Strategy Options – Pirelli

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli have gone a step harder with its softest tyre for this year’s Australian Grand Prix compared to 2022 in a bid to increase strategy options.
Formula 1

Formula 1 May have to Accept Year of Red Bull Domination in 2023 – Andrea Stella

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
2 Mins read
Andrea Stella believes Formula 1 could be in for a year of domination from Red Bull in 2023, but the other nine teams have no excuses over their part in the story.
Formula 1

Continuing with Mercedes Power in 2026 Not a Certainty for Williams – Vowles

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Williams are not guaranteed to remain with Mercedes as their power unit supplier into the new era of engines in 2026, according to Team Principal James Vowles.
Formula 1

Alpine Amongst Those Surprised by Aston Martin’s 2023 Pace Jump – Alan Permane

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
2 Mins read
Aston Martin’s 2023 performance improvements have come as a surprise to many, including Alpine’s Sporting Director Alan Permane.
Formula 1

Vowles Sees ‘Shoulders Lifted’ and ‘Heads Held High’ at Williams Since Winter Arrival

By Paul Hensby
March 28, 2023
2 Mins read
James Vowles says he feels the confidence within the Williams team has improved since he joined as Team Principal during the off-season.
Formula 1

James Key Out as Executive Technical Director Amid McLaren Organisational Reshuffle

By Paul Hensby
March 27, 2023
2 Mins read
James Key is the high profile casualty as McLaren reshuffle its technical department following a poor start to the 2023 Formula 1 season.
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