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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

Renault ‘Courageous’ with Engine Development Focus but ‘Ran out of Time’ to match Rivals – Harman

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read

Renault might still be behind when it comes to horsepower with its power unit, but Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman said they were ‘courageous’ with its design.

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Formula 1

McLaren’s 2023 Progress Gives Sainz Confidence Ferrari can close gap to Red Bull

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. believes Ferrari can close the gap to Red Bull in 2024, with the Spaniard highlighting McLaren’s progress during 2023 as proof of what can be done.
Formula 1

Ferrari Expectations ‘a Bit Too High’ Heading into 2023 Season - Frédéric Vasseur

By Paul Hensby
December 9, 2023
2 Mins read
Frédéric Vasseur says Ferrari needed to change its targets early on in 2023 after it became clear they were not in a position to challenge Red Bull for the championship.
Formula 1Formula 2

Doohan Rejects 2024 Racing Opportunities in a bid for 2025 Formula 1 Race Seat

By Paul Hensby
December 9, 2023
1 Mins read
Jack Doohan has revealed he has turned down chances to race in other categories next season as he focuses on forcing his way into Formula 1 in 2025.
Formula 1

'Motivated' AlphaTauri no Longer feeling like a Red Bull Junior Team – Daniel Ricciardo

By Paul Hensby
December 9, 2023
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo believes AlphaTauri should no longer be regarded as a junior team to championship winning Red Bull Racing, and he says the team are heading in all the right directions.
Formula 1

Ocon Rues Inconsistency during 2023 Season after Missing out on Top Ten Championship Finish

By Paul Hensby
December 7, 2023
1 Mins read
Esteban Ocon scored only fifty-eight points in 2023 and ended twelfth in the final championship standings, with the Frenchman believing a lack of consistency cost him dearly.
Formula 1

Pirelli to Analyse Tyres and Supply Information to FIA after 'Demanding' Qatar Weekend

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli thanked the FIA, teams and drivers for allowing temporary solutions to be found to counter the tyre integrity issues identified during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend.
Formula 1

‘Difficult’ Sunday in Qatar for Sergio Pérez as Track Limit Penalties Restricts him to Tenth

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
3 Mins read
Sergio Pérez finished only tenth in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix in a race affected by three separate five-second track limit time penalties.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “My hunger for winning hasn’t stopped since winning the Championship”

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen is now a three time Formula 1 World Champion but his hunger for race wins remains, as was shown during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Formula 1

FIA to Find Additional Cooling Solutions after Drivers Suffer in Qatar Grand Prix

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
2 Mins read
After multiple issues with driver wellbeing during and after the Qatar Grand Prix, the FIA will look into ways to ensure the same does not happen again in the future.
Formula 1

Verstappen Takes Win Number Fourteen of 2023 in Hot and Humid Qatar Grand Prix

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2023
4 Mins read
Max Verstappen again put in a dominant display to win in Qatar, the fourteenth win of his championship winning campaign to date.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri Delighted with First Formula 1 Win after Qatar Sprint Triumph

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
1 Mins read
Oscar Piastri won the sprint race in Qatar for his maiden triumph in Formula 1, although he admitted it was a stressful nineteen-lap race for him and his McLaren team.
Formula 1

Piastri Wins Qatar Sprint as Verstappen Clinches Third Drivers’ Championship

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
3 Mins read
Oscar Piastri took his McLaren to victory in the sprint race in Qatar, while second place was enough for Max Verstappen to become a three-time World Champion.
Formula 1

Tyre Concerns Force Changes to Lusail Circuit, More Investigations to Come after Sprint Race

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Overnight changes to the Lusail International Circuit were required in a bid to ease concerns about tyres after Pirelli revealed issues on Friday.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri Leads McLaren 1-2 in Delayed Qatar Sprint Qualifying as Track Limits Affect Many

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris in the Sprint Shootout in Qatar in a session that had been delayed to allow a ten-minute additional practice session after overnight changes to the track.
Formula 1

Lawson Aiming to ‘Make the Most’ of AlphaTauri Chance Despite Missing out on 2024 Seat

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2023
4 Mins read
In what is likely to be his final race with AlphaTauri for the time being, Liam Lawson is looking to maximise his result and show what the team will miss in 2024.
Formula 1Formula 2

Formula 2 Frontrunner Bearman to Make Formula 1 Practice Debut with Haas in Mexico City

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2023
1 Mins read
Oliver Bearman will get a first taste of Formula 1 machinery in first practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix later this month with Haas.
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