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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

Pirelli Delighted with Reliability and Performance of Intermediate Tyre in Singapore

By Paul Hensby
October 4, 2022
1 Mins read

The intermediate tyre got significant track time during Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix, with Mario Isola praising the way the tyre delivered reliability and performance.

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Formula 1W Series

Singapore Grand Prix Welcomes Record Breaking Attendance Numbers on F1 Return

By Paul Hensby
October 4, 2022
1 Mins read
The Singapore Grand Prix saw record numbers of fans in attendance last weekend, with the figure exceeding three-hundred thousand across the three days.
Formula 1

Villeneuve Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Title Win with Alpine Test Run

By Paul Hensby
October 4, 2022
2 Mins read
Twenty five years have passed since Jacques Villeneuve became Formula 1 World Champion, and he celebrated this by testing a 2021 Alpine at Monza last month.
Formula 1

AlphaTauri ‘failed to maximise the opportunity to score good points’ in Singapore - Jody Egginton

By Paul Hensby
October 3, 2022
1 Mins read
Jody Egginton saw AlphaTauri’s chances of a big points haul in Singapore disappear with questionable strategy calls that saw his drivers switch to slick tyres too early.
Formula 1

Gasly Rues Missed Opportunity to Move Forward and Score Big Points in Singapore

By Paul Hensby
October 3, 2022
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly believes he could and should have scored more than just the one point in Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix, feeling the strategy call to switch to slicks came too early.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: “I was pushing so hard and it was incredibly close”

By Paul Hensby
October 1, 2022
2 Mins read
A lack of grip when it mattered cost Lewis Hamilton pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, but he was happy to be in contention for pole position in what has been a tough 2022 so far.
Formula 1

Fuel Shortage “a mistake that we didn’t see coming” – Max Verstappen

By Paul Hensby
October 1, 2022
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen will start eighth on the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix after being forced to abort his final lap due to a lack of fuel in his RB18 fuel tank.
Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: “The feeling in the car has been great all weekend”

By Paul Hensby
October 1, 2022
2 Mins read
Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix in what he described as an exciting session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: “It’s nice to see we are in a condition to fight for Q3”

By Paul Hensby
September 30, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas was happy with his day in Singapore on Friday after finishing seventh fastest, and he believes Alfa Romeo are in the fight for Q3 this weekend.
Formula 1

Alpine Pleased with their Performance Level During Singapore Practice – Matt Harman

By Paul Hensby
September 30, 2022
1 Mins read
Alpine will look into the cause of Fernando Alonso’s unusual gearbox problem encountered during first practice in Singapore to ensure it does not happen again.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon: “We had a strong day testing the new upgrades”

By Paul Hensby
September 30, 2022
2 Mins read
Both Alpine drivers finished inside the top ten in both free practice sessions in Singapore on Friday, and both Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso are confident for the rest of the weekend.
Formula 1

Alfa Romeo Still Evaluating Formula 1 Future Despite Imminent Sauber Departure

By Paul Hensby
September 27, 2022
2 Mins read
Alfa Romeo could still remain in Formula 1 in some capacity beyond the end of next season despite announcing they would be splitting from current partners Sauber.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton the Only Team-mate to Fernando Alonso ‘Better Than Me’ - Esteban Ocon

By Paul Hensby
September 27, 2022
2 Mins read
Esteban Ocon reckons only Lewis Hamilton has performed better than he has whilst team-mates with Fernando Alonso in Formula 1.
FIA WEC

Dominant Toyota One-Two in Fuji Sees Title Battle with Alpine Even Up ahead of Bahrain Finale

By Paul Hensby
September 14, 2022
4 Mins read
Toyota Gazoo Racing took a dominant one-two finish in Sunday’s 6 hours of Fuji, while their were also class victories for WRT, AF Corse and TF Sport.
Formula 1Formula 2

Drugovich Recruited by Aston Martin in New Driver Development Programme

By Paul Hensby
September 12, 2022
2 Mins read
Aston Martin have created a new Driver Development Programme and brought in newly-crowned Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich as it’s first member.
Formula 2

Daruvala Secures First Victory of 2022 in Formula 2 Feature Race at Monza

By Paul Hensby
September 12, 2022
4 Mins read
Jehan Daruvala took his first victory of the 2022 Formula 2 season at Monza on Sunday despite first lap contact with Jack Doohan, a safety car period, and a red flag!
Formula 2

Drugovich on ‘Top of the World’ after Clinching 2022 Formula 2 Drivers’ Title

By Paul Hensby
September 10, 2022
2 Mins read
Felipe Drugovich is celebrating after securing the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship on Saturday despite a first lap collision at Monza.
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