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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

Mick Schumacher: “It seems like we pretty much got the maximum out of it” in Qualifying

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read

Mick Schumacher recovered from his Friday crash at Suzuka to get into Q2, while Kevin Magnussen found himself eliminated in Q1.

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Formula 1

Ricciardo Accepting his Absence from 2023 Formula 1 Grid After McLaren Departure

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo admits he will not be on the Formula 1 grid in 2023 after seeing an option with Alpine disappear with the news that Pierre Gasly would be moving there.
Formula 1

Binotto Hoping for Transparency over FIA’s Delays of Budget Cap Findings

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
1 Mins read
Mattia Binotto hopes the FIA’s findings over possible budget cap breaches are transparent, as are the reasons to why there was a delay in publishing those findings.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Andrew Shovlin: “We're losing a lot of time on the straights”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
1 Mins read
A lack of straight-line speed affected Mercedes during Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, but their higher downforce set-up could help them if it rains on Sunday.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: “Red Bull and Ferrari are in a different league here”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
It was a relatively poor Qualifying session in Japan for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton only sixth and George Russell eighth.
Formula 1

Alpine’s Alan Permane: “We put together three solid Qualifying sessions”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
1 Mins read
Alan Permane has confidence that Alpine can score good points during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix whether the race is wet or dry.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon: “It is very satisfying to bounce back in this manner and show our potential”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Esteban Ocon qualified fifth on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday and feels Alpine have the potential to score big points on Sunday.
Formula 1

Ferrari’s Laurent Mekies: “We can be pleased with the performance of the F1-75”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Ferrari will line-up second and third on the grid for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, with Laurent Mekies feeling only Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. were in the same league as pole sitter Max Verstappen.
Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: “The more you push in the first sector, the slower you are in the last”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Just 0.057 seconds separated the top three in Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, but for Ferrari, it meant only second and third on the grid for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr.
Formula 1

Horner Praises ‘Big Lap’ from Verstappen to Take ‘Hugely Important’ Suzuka Pole

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez should both be in contention for victory in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, according to Christian Horner.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “The most important thing is that we have a competitive car”

By Paul Hensby
October 8, 2022
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, but not before surviving an investigation from the stewards for dangerous driving.
Formula 1

Mercedes Looking to Rebound from Disappointing Singapore this weekend in Japan

By Paul Hensby
October 6, 2022
1 Mins read
Toto Wolff says Mercedes will be looking to regain the form they showed in the races leading up to last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix this weekend in Japan.
Formula 1

Magnussen on Suzuka Return: “I think it should be alright, it could be good for us”

By Paul Hensby
October 6, 2022
2 Mins read
Both Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher feel Suzuka could suit the Haas F1 Team this weekend as they bid to end a pointless run that stretches back to the Austrian Grand Prix in early July.
Formula 1

Steiner Left Frustrated Over Stewards Decisions over Front Wing Damage Calls in 2022

By Paul Hensby
October 6, 2022
3 Mins read
Guenther Steiner says it was frustrating to see Kevin Magnussen pit to replace a damaged front wing during the Singapore Grand Prix as per a mandatory request by the stewards.
FIA WEC

Cadillac Racing Reveals 2023 FIA WEC Driver Line-Up for Hypercar Bow

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2022
2 Mins read
Cadillac Racing has revealed the three drivers that will race for them when they make their Hypercar debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2023.
FIA WEC

FIA World Endurance Championship Unveils Expanded Seven-Race 2023 Schedule

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2022
2 Mins read
The 2023 calendar has been revealed for the FIA World Endurance Championship, and it sees the addition of the 6 Hours of Portimão.
Formula 1

Red Bull Reveal Talks with Honda over Possible New Engine Collaboration

By Paul Hensby
October 4, 2022
2 Mins read
Helmut Marko has revealed that talks have begun with Honda about a new alliance between them and Red Bull, starting possibly in 2026.
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