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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 E

DS Automobiles and Penske Autosport Formally Announce Season Nine Alliance

By Paul Hensby
October 13, 2022
1 Mins read

DS Automobiles has joined forces with Penske Autosport to create DS Penske in a new alliance that will begin for season nine of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

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Formula 1

Alonso, Russell Back Gasly over Speeding Under Red Flag Penalty in Japan

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
1 Mins read
Pierre Gasly has received the backing of both Fernando Alonso and George Russell after being penalised for speeding under a red flag during last weekends Japanese Grand Prix.
Formula 1

AlphaTauri’s Guillaume Dezoteux: “We hope for better in the next races”

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
1 Mins read
It was a pointless weekend for AlphaTauri in Japan, and Guillaume Dezoteux hopes they can do better in the remaining four races of 2022.
Formula 1

‘Pace Wasn’t There’ for Tsunoda during Japanese Grand Prix as Home Points Chance Disappear

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
2 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda ended only thirteenth in his home Grand Prix on Sunday, with the pace of his AT03 not strong enough to contend for a place inside the top ten.
Formula 1

Latifi Doubts ‘One Good Result’ Would Have Changed Williams’ Mind over 2023 Departure

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
2 Mins read
Nicholas Latifi says one good result amid an inconsistent season would not have swayed Williams’ decision to see him leave the team at the end of the year had it not already been decided.
Formula 1

McLaren’s Andreas Seidl: “We were not as competitive as we would have liked to be”

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
1 Mins read
McLaren fell behind Alpine in their battle over fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship after a poor Sunday for the team in the rain in Japan.
Formula 1

Norris Pleased to Recover from Poor Star to Score Top Ten Finish in Japanese Grand Prix

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
2 Mins read
Despite a poor getaway, Lando Norris was able to secure an important point for tenth place for his McLaren team during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Williams’ Dave Robson: Latifi 'did an excellent job in tricky conditions' to score Points in Japan

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
2 Mins read
Williams scored only their fourth top-ten finish of 2022 in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, and Dave Robson praised the way Nicholas Latifi drove amid tricky conditions at Suzuka.
Formula 1

Nicholas Latifi: “I’m extremely happy to hold on and get my first points of the season”

By Paul Hensby
October 12, 2022
2 Mins read
Nicholas Latifi enjoyed his best performance of 2022 so far in Japan and was rewarded with his first points of the year after taking ninth place.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Andrew Shovlin: “Our weekend has been pretty tough but today was frustrating”

By Paul Hensby
October 10, 2022
2 Mins read
It was a frustrating weekend all round for Mercedes in Japan, with the only real decision the pit wall had to make coming when they decided to double stack their drivers to switch to intermediate tyres.
Formula 1

Hamilton ‘Tried Everything’ in Battle Against Ocon during Japanese Grand Prix

By Paul Hensby
October 10, 2022
3 Mins read
A lack of speed in a straight line cost Lewis Hamilton in his battle with Esteban Ocon during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Red Bull left Disappointed by FIA’s Determination of 2021 Cost Cap Breach

By Paul Hensby
October 10, 2022
1 Mins read
Red Bull have said they have been left surprised by the FIA’s findings in their investigations over breaching the cost cap, feeling they were under the limit when they submitted their finances earlier this year.
Formula 1

FIA Investigations Reveal Red Bull Committed ‘Minor’ Breach to 2021 Cost Cap Regulations

By Paul Hensby
October 10, 2022
1 Mins read
Red Bull have been found to have exceeded the implemented $145 million cost cap during the 2021 Formula 1 season, and are now waiting to see what kind of penalty will come their way.
Formula 1

Alpine Discussed Gasly Move with Ocon Prior to 2023 Driver Announcement – Szafnauer

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
1 Mins read
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly will form an all-French line-up in a French team in 2023 after the latter was confirmed to join the team next season.
Formula 1

Gasly Hoping to Rebuild Ocon Relationship Ahead of Alpine Team-mate Stint

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly is looking to patch up his relationship with Esteban Ocon ahead of his move to Alpine for the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1

Italian Grand Prix Performance Opened the Door for de Vries’ AlphaTauri Move – Tost

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Nyck de Vries convinced Red Bull enough during the Italian Grand Prix weekend to sign him to race for AlphaTauri in 2023, according to Franz Tost.
Formula 1

Haas’ Guenther Steiner: “It wasn’t the result we hoped for today”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
1 Mins read
Guenther Steiner was unhappy with the grid positions for his drivers after Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix but he has hopes of returning to the points on Sunday.
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