Ashley Cline, Author at The Checkered Flag

Pirelli’s Mario Isola: 2022 cars and tyres “set to provide us with another thrilling race” in Brazil

By Ashley Cline

November 8, 2022

1 Mins read

Pirelli Motorsport Director Mario Isola previews the Brazilian Grand Prix, where he expects “plenty of overtaking” and action reminiscent of last year’s exciting race.

Mercedes’ Vowles discusses engine cut-outs in Mexico that caused “small amount of performance loss for both drivers”

By Ashley Cline

November 5, 2022

2 Mins read

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both suffered minor engine cut-outs throughout the Mexican Grand Prix weekend due to high altitude.

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F1 Arcade to provide high-end, social racing simulation experience in London

By Ashley Cline

November 3, 2022

2 Mins read

F1 Arcade is set to open on 24 November, offering sixty racing simulators in a competitive, social environment, as well as food and drink service.

Formula 1

Günther Steiner: “Our car just didn’t have the speed” in Mexico City

By Ashley Cline

October 31, 2022

1 Mins read

Haas Team Principal Günther Steiner said that the car didn’t have the pace to move up the order at the Mexican Grand Prix, where Mick Schumacher finished sixteenth and Kevin Magnussen finished seventeenth.

Formula 1

Toto Wolff: "We just got it wrong today in hindsight, but we still showed strong performance and secured valuable points"

By Ashley Cline

October 31, 2022

3 Mins read

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin were pleased with the team’s performance gains in Mexico, though tyre strategy was a weak point on race day.

Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton misses out on potential win in Mexico: “We didn't choose the right tyre strategy in hindsight”

By Ashley Cline

October 31, 2022

2 Mins read

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell reflect on the Mexican Grand Prix, where the team showed great pace but saw their chances of victory fade due to an uncompetitive tyre selection.

Formula 1

Verstappen takes rapid pole position in Mexico City as Mercedes falters

By Ashley Cline

October 30, 2022

5 Mins read

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took pole at the Mexican Grand Prix by three tenths, besting a quick Mercedes team at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Formula 1

Audi to enter F1 as a factory team with Sauber from 2026 on

By Ashley Cline

October 26, 2022

1 Mins read

Audi announced their entry into F1 with Sauber Motorsport, coinciding with the 2026 engine regulations.

Formula 1

Haas’ Günther Steiner: “The whole team did a fantastic job, you cannot ask for more”

By Ashley Cline

October 25, 2022

1 Mins read

Haas Team Principal Günther Steiner reflects on a successful home race at Circuit of the Americas, where Kevin Magnussen finished in the points positions.

Formula 1

Kevin Magnussen: Points “couldn’t come at a better time” than in Austin

By Ashley Cline

October 25, 2022

2 Mins read

Haas’ Kevin Magnussen was pleased to have finished in the points at the team’s home race, as team-mate Mick Schumacher saw his race foiled by damage to the car.

Formula 1

Ferrari’s Laurent Mekies optimistic ahead of race day in Austin: “The F1-75 is clearly very competitive here”

By Ashley Cline

October 23, 2022

2 Mins read

Ferrari Racing Director Laurent Mekies praised both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc for their leading qualifying results and shared his confidence in F1-75’s performance at Circuit of the Americas.

Formula 1

Carlos Sainz looks to convert pole to win in Austin: “We can expect a good battle with our rivals”

By Ashley Cline

October 23, 2022

2 Mins read

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc reflect on a divisive qualifying at the United States Grand Prix and share their condolences after the passing of Dietrich Mateschitz.

Formula 1

Pierre Gasly anticipates exciting weekend in Austin: “The Americans are the kings of entertainment, so the atmosphere is special”

By Ashley Cline

October 20, 2022

4 Mins read

AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda look forward to an exciting race weekend in Austin, where they will aim for the top ten after a result without points in Japan.

Formula 1

McLaren’s Andreas Seidl: “We need to keep our heads down and push as hard as we can” for Austin and beyond

By Ashley Cline

October 18, 2022

1 Mins read

McLaren Team Principal Andreas Seidl looks forward to the atmosphere of the United States Grand Prix and said that the team will fight hard to take back fourth in the championship.

Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo enthusiastic about US Grand Prix: “The extra energy I get from the atmosphere is immeasurable”

By Ashley Cline

October 18, 2022

2 Mins read

McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris can’t wait to race in Austin for the United States Grand Prix and continue the fight for fourth in the constructor’s championship.

Formula 1

Mexico Polesitter to be Awarded Replica Helmets of Rodríguez Brothers in Honour of Sixtieth Anniversary of Inaugural Mexico City race

By Ashley Cline

October 16, 2022

1 Mins read

The Fangio Foundation and the Mexico Grand Prix organising committee will present replica helmets of Pedro and Ricardo Rodríguez to qualifying’s quickest driver.

Formula 1

Alfa Romeo’s Frédéric Vasseur: “There was no top ten finish for us, despite a quick car”

By Ashley Cline

October 13, 2022

1 Mins read

Alfa Romeo Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur remains confident in the team’s ability to battle in the midfield after a fruitless Japanese Grand Prix.

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Pirelli’s Mario Isola: 2022 cars and tyres “set to provide us with another thrilling race” in Brazil

Mercedes’ Vowles discusses engine cut-outs in Mexico that caused “small amount of performance loss for both drivers”

F1 Arcade to provide high-end, social racing simulation experience in London

Günther Steiner: “Our car just didn’t have the speed” in Mexico City

Toto Wolff: "We just got it wrong today in hindsight, but we still showed strong performance and secured valuable points"

Lewis Hamilton misses out on potential win in Mexico: “We didn't choose the right tyre strategy in hindsight”

Verstappen takes rapid pole position in Mexico City as Mercedes falters

Audi to enter F1 as a factory team with Sauber from 2026 on

Haas’ Günther Steiner: “The whole team did a fantastic job, you cannot ask for more”

Kevin Magnussen: Points “couldn’t come at a better time” than in Austin

Ferrari’s Laurent Mekies optimistic ahead of race day in Austin: “The F1-75 is clearly very competitive here”

Carlos Sainz looks to convert pole to win in Austin: “We can expect a good battle with our rivals”

Pierre Gasly anticipates exciting weekend in Austin: “The Americans are the kings of entertainment, so the atmosphere is special”

McLaren’s Andreas Seidl: “We need to keep our heads down and push as hard as we can” for Austin and beyond

Daniel Ricciardo enthusiastic about US Grand Prix: “The extra energy I get from the atmosphere is immeasurable”

Mexico Polesitter to be Awarded Replica Helmets of Rodríguez Brothers in Honour of Sixtieth Anniversary of Inaugural Mexico City race

Alfa Romeo’s Frédéric Vasseur: “There was no top ten finish for us, despite a quick car”

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