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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

O’Ward, Palou Part of McLaren F1 Test Line-up due to ‘Formula 1 Potential’ – Zak Brown

By Paul Hensby
January 7, 2023
2 Mins read

Both Pato O’Ward and Álex Palou have the potential to be successful in Formula 1, which is a reason why they are part of McLaren’s test driver line-up says Zak Brown.

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Formula 1

Andretti Cadillac Entry Unlikely to be Only Interested Party to join Formula 1 Grid

By Paul Hensby
January 7, 2023
1 Mins read
The FIA are expecting more than just Andretti Cadillac to make a bid to join the Formula 1 grid as a part of its recent ‘Expression of Interest’ campaign.
Formula 1

Sainz Seeking More Consistency in 2023 after ‘Many Highs and Lows’ during 2022 Season

By Paul Hensby
January 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. wants to have less lows and more highs in 2023 after an up and down 2022 season saw him retire six times and finish only nine times on the podium.
Formula 1

Wolff Praises Hamilton Mentality after Tough 2022 Campaign with Unpredictable W13

By Paul Hensby
January 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the way Lewis Hamilton reacted to a difficult season was admirable after he endured a first win-less season of his career in 2022.
Formula 1

Peter Sauber Convinced ‘Sensible Solution will be found’ for Frédéric Vasseur Successor

By Paul Hensby
January 5, 2023
1 Mins read
Finding Frédéric Vasseur’s replacement as Team Principal at Alfa Romeo will be done sensibly, according to Team Founder Peter Sauber.
Formula 1

Renault Power Unit a ‘Good Asset’ for BWT Alpine F1 Team – Esteban Ocon

By Paul Hensby
January 5, 2023
2 Mins read
Esteban Ocon feels Alpine have a good asset with the Renault power unit, and he knows it will only get better once they reduce the reliability issues they faced in 2022.
Formula 1

Tsunoda Left with Mixed Feelings after AlphaTauri Struggles Throughout 2022

By Paul Hensby
January 4, 2023
1 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda felt the difficult season AlphaTauri had in 2022 made it hard for him to enjoy his campaign despite feeling he had improved both physically and mentally as a driver.
Formula 1

Alfa Romeo Remain Focused on 2023 Plans Despite Audi’s 2026 Arrival – Valtteri Bottas

By Paul Hensby
January 4, 2023
1 Mins read
Despite the possible distraction of Audi’s arrival in 2026, Valtteri Bottas is confident everyone at Alfa Romeo are remaining focused on doing the best job they can in 2023.
Formula 1

Brown Hits Out at Inappropriate Comments following Ricciardo’s McLaren Exit

By Paul Hensby
January 4, 2023
3 Mins read
Zak Brown has said the backlash McLaren have faced since announcing Daniel Ricciardo would leave the team has been unfair and sometimes not at all appropriate.
Formula 1

Steiner ‘Pretty Confident’ Haas have 'Enough Talent to Move Forward’ in 2023

By Paul Hensby
January 4, 2023
1 Mins read
Guenther Steiner believes Haas have what it takes to make another step forward in 2023 as they continue to grow as a team amid the new budget cap era of Formula 1.
Formula 1

“It was like a ghost was in the car and it kept coming back” – Hamilton on Mercedes' W13

By Paul Hensby
January 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton found it frustrating that Mercedes would often make a step forward in one race only to go back a step in the next during the 2022 season.
Formula 1

Floor Stay Regulation Change Ahead of 2022 Season Frustrated Alpine Team – Pat Fry

By Paul Hensby
December 31, 2022
2 Mins read
Alpine could have had a stronger start to the 2022 season had the regulations surrounding floor stays not changed ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, according to Pat Fry.
Formula 1

Pérez Rues 'Few Bad Races' Mid-Season but Pleased with Late Resurgence in 2022

By Paul Hensby
December 31, 2022
2 Mins read
Sergio Pérez ensured a mid-season slump that ruled him out of championship contention, but he was happy with the way his 2022 ended, even if he missed out on second place in the standings by just three points.
Formula 1

Rookie Drivers seen as a ‘Big Risk’ in Modern Era of Formula 1 – Guenther Steiner

By Paul Hensby
December 31, 2022
2 Mins read
Guenther Steiner says it is a risk for teams to bring in rookie drivers in Formula 1 on the back of Mick Schumacher’s struggles during his time in the sport in 2021 and 2022.
Formula 1

Mercedes Didn’t Think Porpoising Would Effect Car Performance as much as it did – Shovlin

By Paul Hensby
December 31, 2022
2 Mins read
Mercedes went into the 2022 season not expecting the effects of porpoising to affect them as much as it did, according to Andrew Shovlin.
Formula 1

Early Expectations ‘Far Away' from Ultimate Reality at AlphaTauri in 2022 – Pierre Gasly

By Paul Hensby
December 31, 2022
1 Mins read
Expectations were high for AlphaTauri heading into the 2022 Formula 1 season, but the reality was a much different story, according to Pierre Gasly.
Formula 1

Aston Martin Not Looking at Copying Rivals to Make the Car Go Faster – Dan Fallows

By Paul Hensby
December 31, 2022
2 Mins read
Aston Martin have the know-how behind the scenes to develop their cars without the need to copy their rivals, says Technical Director Dan Fallows.
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