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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

Alexander Albon: “We’re definitely in a better place in comparison to this time last year”

By Paul Hensby
February 27, 2023
1 Mins read

Alexander Albon believes Williams are in a better place going into the 2023 season than they were twelve months ago and hopes to see the team challenge for points more often.

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Formula 1

Logan Sargeant: "I’m really happy with where we’ve got the car"

By Paul Hensby
February 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Logan Sargeant feels confident in Williams’ pace and performance after completing his first pre-season testing programme with the team in Bahrain.
Formula 1

Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer: “We’re all feeling ready for the racing to begin next weekend"

By Paul Hensby
February 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Otmar Szafnauer says Alpine are in a good place after pre-season testing in Bahrain and has high hopes of a strong start to the 2023 season.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon: “It’s been good to properly kick off the new season and put the A523 to the test”

By Paul Hensby
February 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Esteban Ocon believes Alpine can start the season strongly in Bahrain despite the team not showing it’s ultimate pace during testing.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: “I look forward to seeing how we fare next weekend for the race”

By Paul Hensby
February 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Speaking after this first pre-season testing programme with Alpine, Pierre Gasly says he cannot wait to get his 2023 season underway.
Formula 1

Red Bull Cautious of Ferrari Power Unit Gains Amid Planned Reliability Fixes – Horner

By Paul Hensby
February 9, 2023
1 Mins read
Ferrari will be able to turn up their engines more often if they can fix their reliability issues, according to Red Bull’s Christian Horner.
Formula 1

“You can’t refuse an offer from Ferrari” – Vasseur Reveals Insistence from Audi after Talks

By Paul Hensby
February 9, 2023
2 Mins read
Audi were fully supportive of Frédéric Vasseur’s move to Ferrari, with a representative insisting the Frenchman would be stupid to turn down the Team Principal role at Maranello.
Formula 1

‘Small Improvements’ over Major Changes Needed Ahead of 2023 Season – Charles Leclerc

By Paul Hensby
February 8, 2023
1 Mins read
Charles Leclerc does not believe a big overhaul of his driving is needed ahead of the 2023 season, with only small changes required to improve his chances of fighting for the title.
Formula 1IMSA

Jack Aitken Confirms Williams Departure as Career Focus Turns to Sportscar Racing

By Paul Hensby
February 8, 2023
2 Mins read
Jack Aitken has stepped away from his role as test driver for Williams and has switched his career focus on sportscar racing.
Formula 1

Norris Wishes he was Involved in Fight for Wins: “I feel like I deserve to be in that battle”

By Paul Hensby
January 25, 2023
1 Mins read
Lando Norris says he wants to be involved in battles at the front sooner rather than later but McLaren’s current position doesn’t allow him to do so.
Formula 1

Steiner Still Wants American Racer to Join Haas in F1, Links Sargeant with Future Move

By Paul Hensby
January 25, 2023
2 Mins read
Haas would still like to field an American driver in Formula 1 in the future, and Guenther Steiner says they would consider Logan Sargeant once he gains experience with Williams.
Formula 1

Russell took 'Some Time to understand' the High Level Mercedes Works at in Early 2022

By Paul Hensby
January 25, 2023
1 Mins read
George Russell says it took some time for him to adapt to the high level way Mercedes worked in 2022 compared to what he was used to at Williams.
Formula 1

Pietro Fittipaldi Confirmed as Haas Reserve Driver for 2023 Formula 1 Season

By Paul Hensby
January 25, 2023
2 Mins read
Pietro Fittipaldi will remain with Haas for a fifth consecutive season as reserve driver in 2023, the Brazilian considering the team as family.
Formula 1Indy NXT

Jamie Chadwick Continues with Williams Driver Academy into 2023 Despite Indy NXT Move

By Paul Hensby
January 25, 2023
1 Mins read
Jamie Chadwick will race in Indy NXT with Andretti Autosport in 2023 with the continued support of the Williams Driver Academy.
Formula 1

Signing Long Term Contract with Williams ‘One of the Best Feelings’ – Alexander Albon

By Paul Hensby
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read
Alexander Albon is pleased to have job security for the first time in his Formula 1 career thanks to the long-term contract he signed with Williams early on during the 2022 season.
Formula 1

Aston Martin Development has ‘Come a long way’ since Racing Point Days - Lance Stroll

By Paul Hensby
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read
Lance Stroll says Aston Martin would not have been able to improve their car as much as they did in 2022 in their precious guise as Racing Point.
Formula 1

Red Bull were Happy to Allow ‘Willing Partner’ Honda to Focus on Performance Gains - Horner

By Paul Hensby
January 21, 2023
1 Mins read
Red Bull were more than willing to allow Honda to focus on finding gains with its power unit early on in their alliance that began back in 2019, according to Christian Horner.
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