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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

George Russell Tops Second Mexico City Practice as Charles Leclerc Crashes

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
3 Mins read

George Russell topped second practice in Mexico on Friday, while Charles Leclerc and Zhou Guanyu caused red flags.

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Formula 1

Procedural Cost Cap Breach Sees Aston Martin Handed $450,000 Fine

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
3 Mins read
After being found guilty of a procedural breach of the Formula 1 cost cap in 2021, Aston Martin have been handed a $450,000 fine by the FIA as punishment.
Formula 1

Mexico City Grand Prix to Remain on Formula 1 Calendar Until At Least 2025

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
1 Mins read
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will host at least three more races after Mexico City officials signed a new contract with Formula 1 until the end of the 2025 season.
Formula 1

Sargeant Looking to Build on Austin Progress in Mexico Practice with Williams

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
1 Mins read
Logan Sargeant will get his second taste of a Formula 1 free practice session when he replaces Alexander Albon in the opening session in Mexico on Friday.
Formula 1

Fittipaldi on Mexico Practice Run: “My personal targets are to perform at my best”

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
2 Mins read
Pietro Fittipaldi will participate in the opening free practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend for the Haas F1 Team on Friday.
Formula 1

Red Bull Handed $7Million Fine and Reduction in Aero Testing Time for Cost Cap Breach

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
4 Mins read
The punishments for Red Bull’s minor breach of the 2021 budget cap have been revealed on Friday ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Alonso Reinstated to Seventh Place at COTA after Haas Protest Deemed Inadmissable

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2022
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso has regained his seventh place finish from the United States Grand Prix after Haas’ protest was overturned on appeal.
Formula 1

Lando Norris: “I'm looking forward to getting back into the car this week”

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2022
2 Mins read
Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo are looking for strong Mexico City Grand Prix weekend’s to help McLaren fight Alpine for fourth place in the Constructor’s Championship.
Formula 1

Yuki Tsunoda: “We have to aim to score more points in the last three races of the year”

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2022
4 Mins read
AlphaTauri are now two points behind Haas as the two teams battle for eighth place in the Constructors’ Championship with just three races remaining.
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Award Winner O’Sullivan Enjoys Maiden Formula 1 Test with Aston Martin at Silverstone

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2022
1 Mins read
2021 BRDC Autosport Young Driver of the Year and last year’s GB3 Championship winner Zak O’Sullivan completed his prize test with Aston Martin earlier this week at Silverstone.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: “I have lost none of my motivation and am looking to go out on a high”

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2022
2 Mins read
Aston Martin go into the Mexico City Grand Prix with confidence after three strong races in Singapore, Japan and the United States as they bid to overtake Alfa Romeo in the Constructors’ Championship.
Formula 1

Pérez Aiming to End ‘Special Week’ with Home Grand Prix Win in Mexico City

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2022
2 Mins read
A home Grand Prix is something special for any driver, and Sergio Pérez is aiming to give the Mexican fans something to cheer about this weekend.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “We're cautiously optimistic heading to Mexico”

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2022
2 Mins read
Toto Wolff says Mercedes need to maintain their momentum from the United States Grand Prix this weekend in Mexico as they bid to finally take their first win of 2022.
Formula 1

Alfa Romeo’s Frédéric Vasseur: “We undoubtedly expected more from last weekend”

By Paul Hensby
October 26, 2022
1 Mins read
Alfa Romeo failed to score points for the ninth time in ten races during Sunday’s United States Grand Prix and saw their advantage over Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Championship reduced to just one point.
Formula 1

“It was very unfortunate, as our pace was promising” – Bottas on COTA Spin

By Paul Hensby
October 26, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas caused an early safety car during the United States Grand Prix when he spun into the gravel trap at the penultimate turn.
Formula 1

Penalty Protest Decision with ‘Dictate’ if Formula 1 is ‘Going in the Right Direction’ - Alonso

By Paul Hensby
October 26, 2022
2 Mins read
Fernando Alonso hopes to see his post-race penalty from the United States Grand Prix in Thursday’s hearing in Mexico, feeling it was unjustified.
Formula 1

Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer: “This weekend has been far from our best”

By Paul Hensby
October 26, 2022
1 Mins read
A post-race penalty cost Alpine points at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, but it was not the strongest weekend for the team according to Otmar Szafnauer.
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