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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 1IndyCar

Zak Brown Giving ‘No Promises’ to Palou, O’Ward over Future Formula 1 Chances

By Paul Hensby
January 18, 2023
1 Mins read

Zak Brown says neither of the IndyCar drivers currently on the books with the McLaren F1 Team are guaranteed a future move to Formula 1 at this point in time.

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Formula 1

Magnussen Confident Haas have ‘Good Things Going our way’ after MoneyGram Arrival

By Paul Hensby
January 16, 2023
2 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen believes Haas will be able to develop their 2023 VF-23 more than they were able to do with their 2022 VF-22 thanks to the arrival of MoneyGram as lead sponsor.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton Supportive of ‘Amazing’ Chance for James Vowles at Williams – Toto Wolff

By Paul Hensby
January 16, 2023
1 Mins read
Although Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton will miss the presence of James Vowles at Mercedes, the driver was fully supportive of his move to Williams ahead of the 2023 season.
Formula 1

Gasly Sought Renault Talks over Long Term Ambitions ahead of Alpine Move

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly says he needed confirmation of Renault’s long-term ambitions for the Alpine F1 Team before he committed to joining them for 2023.
Formula 1

Verstappen Surprised by Points Gap to Leclerc in Final 2022 Drivers’ Standings

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen admitted to being surprised by how big a gap he had to Charles Leclerc in the Drivers’ Championship come the end of the 2022 season.
Formula 1

Hamilton Hoping McLaren, Alpine can Join Front-of-the-Field Battle in 2023

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton hopes to see five teams battling at the front of the field in 2023, with McLaren and Alpine joining Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes in the fight for race wins.
Formula 1

Russell Believes Mercedes can fight Red Bull and be Part of Title Picture in 2023

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
2 Mins read
George Russell sees no reason why Mercedes cannot be in the fight for titles in 2023 based on the way they were able to improve their W13 in 2022.
Formula 1

‘Different Challenge’ 2022 Cars Not as Enjoyable to Drive as Predecessors – Lando Norris

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Lando Norris does not like the 2022 Formula 1 cars as much as he did the 2021 machines as they are much more challenging and uncomfortable to drive.
Formula 1

Aston Martin Have Potential to Become Race Winners in Formula 1 - FIA President ben Sulayem

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Aston Martin are building a team and infrastructure to make themselves potential winners in Formula 1, according to FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem.
Formula 1

Toto Wolff Softens Stance over Andretti Entry into Formula 1 after GM Link-up

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Mercedes’ boss Toto Wolff says Andretti Global’s link-up with General Motors was a ‘statement’ and a definite positive as they look to join the Formula 1 grid.
Formula 1IMSA

Kevin Magnussen 'Unlikely' to compete in 24 Hours of Daytona after Surgery on Sore Wrist

By Paul Hensby
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
After doctor’s identified a cyst on his wrist, Kevin Magnussen could miss his outing in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona due to surgery to have it removed.
Formula 1

Verstappen, Red Bull Beatable in 2023 if Ferrari have ‘Perfect Year’ – Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Paul Hensby
January 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. sees Red Bull and Max Verstappen as beatable in 2023 if Ferrari can make small improvements across a number of different areas.
Formula 1

Bottas ‘Felt Bad doing Fun Stuff’ at Mercedes, Feels More Relaxed at Alfa Romeo

By Paul Hensby
January 13, 2023
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas says he has found it easier to enjoy himself in between races with Alfa Romeo during 2022 than he did during his five years with Mercedes.
Formula 1

Capito Questions Williams' Survival Chances Had Budget Cap not been Introduced

By Paul Hensby
January 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Former Williams Team Principal Jost Capito has doubts that the team could have continued in Formula 1 had a budget cap not been introduced.
Formula 1

Bahrain Weekend Helped Overcome Early Anxieties over Formula 1 Return – Albon

By Paul Hensby
January 12, 2023
1 Mins read
Alexander Albon felt the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend enabled him to overcome the anxieties he had felt heading into his first season back in Formula 1 in 2022.
Formula 1

Toto Wolff Sees Deserving Nyck de Vries in a Red Bull Seat ‘One Day’  

By Paul Hensby
January 12, 2023
1 Mins read
Toto Wolff feels Nyck de Vries could be competing against his former team Mercedes in a Red Bull in a few years time and predicts he’ll do well at AlphaTauri in 2023.
Formula 1

McCullough Praises ‘Very Talented’ Hülkenberg Following Aston Martin Departure

By Paul Hensby
January 12, 2023
2 Mins read
Ahead of his move to Haas, Aston Martin have praised Nico Hülkenberg for his ability to get the most out of a car quickly and without having much time to adapt to it.
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