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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

Valtteri Bottas: “I have a feeling there’s a lot more to come, both from the car and myself”

By Paul Hensby
July 23, 2022
3 Mins read

Valtteri Bottas feels there is more to come from both himself and from Alfa Romeo after a positive start to the French Grand Prix weekend on Friday.

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Formula 1

Fernando Alonso: “I’m confident we can improve things and be in good shape for Qualifying”

By Paul Hensby
July 23, 2022
2 Mins read
Both Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon feel there is pace to find this weekend in France after a underwhelming pair of practice sessions on Friday for Alpine.
Formula 1

Magnussen Delighted Haas Still Finding Pace in VF-22 Despite Bringing No Updates to Car

By Paul Hensby
July 23, 2022
2 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen finished inside the top ten in second practice for the French Grand Prix despite another weekend without updates to his Haas VF-22.
Formula 1

Sainz ‘Positive’ After Friday in France Despite Ten-Place Penalty for Component Change

By Paul Hensby
July 22, 2022
2 Mins read
A ten-place grid penalty awaits Carlos Sainz Jr. after Ferrari were forced to change his Control Electronics to a third component of the season, one more than is allowed.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: “A lot of positive signs with the new parts we brought this weekend”

By Paul Hensby
July 22, 2022
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly was encouraged by the pace of his AT-03 during practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday after AlphaTauri introduced an upgrade package to the car.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “We didn’t get the balance that we had hoped for”

By Paul Hensby
July 22, 2022
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen was not as happy as he would have liked after being beaten by Ferrari drivers in both free practice sessions in France on Friday.
Formula 1

Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer: “We’re looking forward to flying the French flag on home soil”

By Paul Hensby
July 21, 2022
1 Mins read
Alpine are looking to build on their impressive performance in Austria with another strong result in front of their home fans in France this weekend.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon: “There isn’t a feeling quite like racing in your own country”

By Paul Hensby
July 21, 2022
2 Mins read
The ‘Esteban Ocon Grandstand’ will make its first-ever appearance at a Grand Prix this weekend, much to the delight of Esteban Ocon.
Formula 1

Lance Stroll: “I hope we can put on a good show for the fans here”

By Paul Hensby
July 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Both Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel are looking to return to the points this weekend in France after a couple of weekends off the pace in Great Britain and Austria.
Formula 1

Alfa Romeo’s Frédéric Vasseur: “We must be at our very best and be ready for any challenge”

By Paul Hensby
July 21, 2022
1 Mins read
Alfa Romeo are eyeing a return to the points this weekend in France after missing out on the top ten at both teh British and Austrian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: “We need to put our focus onto doing our best job on track”

By Paul Hensby
July 20, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas is aiming to return to the points this weekend in France after missing out on the top ten in both the British and Austrian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Pirelli Expecting Hotter Weather but Less Overheating of Tyres in France than in 2021

By Paul Hensby
July 19, 2022
1 Mins read
Mario Isola is intrigued to see how Pirelli’s eighteen-inch tyres work around the Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend, the track they made their testing debut back in 2019.
Formula 1

Williams Remain Confident Upgraded FW44 is ‘A Step Forward’ – Dave Robson

By Paul Hensby
July 19, 2022
2 Mins read
Dave Robson believes Williams has seen a lot of encouraging feedback since introducing updates to its FW44 at Silverstone, and both drivers will get the upgrades this weekend in France.
Formula 1

Alexander Albon: “Hopefully we can keep pushing and working on the car”

By Paul Hensby
July 19, 2022
2 Mins read
Alexander Albon is hoping the updated Williams will shine this weekend in France, while team-mate Nicholas Latifi will have the upgrades for the first time.
Formula E

António Félix da Costa: “Winning the New York E-Prix is just an amazing feeling”

By Paul Hensby
July 18, 2022
2 Mins read
António Félix da Costa took his seventh career Formula E victory in Sunday’s New York City E-Prix, and he was pleased to finally give his DS Techeetah team something to celebrate.
Formula E

Nick Cassidy Delighted with Maiden Formula E Victory in New York City

By Paul Hensby
July 18, 2022
2 Mins read
Nick Cassidy celebrated his maiden Formula E victory on Saturday, but he was critical of the gearbox change penalties handed to him ahead of Sunday’s second E-Prix in New York.
Formula E

Félix da Costa Denies Vandoorne to Take Victory in Race Two of New York City E-Prix

By Paul Hensby
July 18, 2022
3 Mins read
António Félix da Costa took victory in race two of the New York City E-Prix on Sunday ahead of Stoffel Vandoorne and Mitch Evans.
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