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Craig Venn

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Formula 1 Writer for TheCheckeredFlag. Tried racing once, crashed lots; writing about it is much safer. Follow me on Twitter @CVennF1
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Formula 1

Increased Fuel Allowance Puts End to Fuel Saving From 2019

By Craig Venn
April 21, 2018
1 Mins read

With more fuel comes greater racing. That’s the theory behind Formula 1’s new fuel allowance regulations from 2019, as agreed by the sport’s strategy group and the F1 Commission.

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Formula 1

Williams "Will Close" If There's No Budget Cap - Claire Williams

By Craig Venn
April 18, 2018
1 Mins read
If the proposed budget cap for 2021 isn’t part of the sport’s new regulations then the iconic Williams will be no more according to the Deputy Team Principal.
Formula 1

2018 Chinese Grand Prix: Analysis - The Victory Thief Strikes In Shanghai

By Craig Venn
April 17, 2018
4 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo has stolen another Grand Prix victory! This time it’s the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix and don’t bet against him doing it again in the future…
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso: Fight With Vettel "Not Fair" During "Well Executed Race"

By Craig Venn
April 15, 2018
1 Mins read
Alonso once again performed better in the race than qualifying but a late fight with Sebastian Vettel wasn’t as fair as he would have liked.
Formula 1

Kimi Raikkonen: Chinese GP "Painful" And "Not Enjoyable"

By Craig Venn
April 15, 2018
1 Mins read
The 2007 world champion didn’t enjoy the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix, despite finishing third and closing the gap to his championship leading team-mate.
Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo: "I Have A Lot Of Emotions" After Incredible Win

By Craig Venn
April 15, 2018
1 Mins read
The always smiling Aussie admits to almost shedding tears following his sensational victory in the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: "Thought We'd Be Fighting For Pole"

By Craig Venn
April 14, 2018
1 Mins read
The Finn is surprised not to have been in the fight for pole-position. Instead, he’ll start third behind both Ferraris and ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Formula 1

Kimi Raikkonen: "I Wanted More, But Tomorrow is Another Day"

By Craig Venn
April 14, 2018
1 Mins read
His team-mate may have beaten him to pole-position again, but Kimi Raikkonen is targeting a race win for the first time in five seasons in tomorrow’s 2018 Chinese Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: "We Didn’t Expect To Be So Strong"

By Craig Venn
April 14, 2018
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel has posted the fifty-second pole-position of his career but didn’t expect to be so far ahead of his Mercedes rivals.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: "Extremely Close Again With Ferrari"

By Craig Venn
April 13, 2018
1 Mins read
With little over a tenth-of-a-second separating the top four in today’s second practice session, Bottas predicts another tight fight between F1’s top two teams.
Formula 1

Stoffel Vandoorne: "For Me It Was An Amazing Race"

By Craig Venn
April 10, 2018
1 Mins read
The Belgian greatly enjoyed the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix as he fought his way from the back of the field to eighth place.
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso: "We Just Cannot Underperform Again"

By Craig Venn
April 10, 2018
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso was pleased with seventh in Bahrain but knows more work needs to be done if he’s to challenge at the front consistently.
Formula 1

2018 Bahrain Grand Prix: Analysis - Delights and Dangers In The Desert

By Craig Venn
April 10, 2018
5 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel takes his second win in a row…just, Pierre Gasly stars and halo or not, F1 proves it can still be dangerous.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly Praises "Fantastic" Toro Rosso Honda After "Incredible Day"

By Craig Venn
April 9, 2018
1 Mins read
The young Frenchman mirrored Sebastian Vettel by finishing fourth for Toro Rosso in only his seventh Grand Prix start.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: “It Feels Better Winning Here Than in Australia"

By Craig Venn
April 9, 2018
2 Mins read
There was no controversial or convenient safety car for Vettel in Bahrain, this time he won it the old fashioned way.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: "Happy Now That I've Cooled Down"

By Craig Venn
April 8, 2018
1 Mins read
The reigning champion says he’s happy with third in the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix but sees a real fight ahead for the rest of the year.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: "I Gave It Everything I Had"

By Craig Venn
April 8, 2018
1 Mins read
The Finn fought valiantly in the closing stages of the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix but came up short in a thrilling climax.
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