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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

Toro Rosso Showing Poor Return on Investment - Helmut Marko

By Craig Venn
September 12, 2017
1 Mins read

Red Bull adviser, Helmut Marko, isn’t happy with the return the drinks company has got from its substantial investment in their junior team.

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Formula 1

More Teams Interested in Kubica, Not Just Renault - Kubica's Manager

By Craig Venn
September 11, 2017
2 Mins read
Robert Kubica’s manager has pointed out that it’s not only the Renault Sport F1 Team that are interested in signing the former race winner for 2018.
Formula 1

F1 Needs "At Least Half the Field" Fighting for Podiums - Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Craig Venn
September 11, 2017
1 Mins read
Scuderia Toro Rosso driver, Carlos Sainz Jr. says Formula One needs to have at least half of the current teams to be able to fight for podiums.
Formula 1

Lando Norris has a Promising Future in F1 - Max Verstappen

By Craig Venn
September 11, 2017
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen sees European F3 championship leader, Lando Norris, as a future star of Formula One.
Formula 1

McLaren can't afford to not to be on the Podium in 2018 - Zak Brown

By Craig Venn
September 6, 2017
1 Mins read
McLaren-Honda’s Zak brown says that his team can’t afford not to be on the podium in 2018 as a deadline approaches for a final decision on who will supply the team with power units next year.
Formula 1

2017 Italian Grand Prix: Analysis - Heroes, Villains & Pantomime Horses

By Craig Venn
September 6, 2017
5 Mins read
Analysis of the 2017 Italian Grand Prix that saw Lewis Hamilton take a dominant victory and the championship lead with it.
Formula 1

McLaren 'managing our own expectations for Monza', says Boullier

By Craig Venn
August 30, 2017
1 Mins read
McLaren-Honda’s racing director, Eric Boullier, looks ahead to the 2017 Italian Grand Prix where he is managing expectations on the power-hungry Monza circuit.
Formula 1

McLaren & Vandoorne Preparing for More Straight Line Pain at Monza

By Craig Venn
August 30, 2017
1 Mins read
Stoffel Vandoorne prepares for his first Grand Prix at Monza expecting to struggle against McLaren-Honda’s rivals in the straight line speed stakes.
Formula 1

McLaren-Honda Expecting a 'Tough Challenge' at Monza - Alonso

By Craig Venn
August 30, 2017
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso is expecting a tough challenge at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix as McLaren-Honda continue to struggle to match its rivals.
Formula 1

2017 Belgian Grand Prix - Analysis: More Than Meets the Eye

By Craig Venn
August 29, 2017
6 Mins read
Analysis of the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix which saw Lewis Hamilton absorb immense pressure from Sebastian Vettel to claim victory.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: "We had some trouble setting up the car"

By Craig Venn
August 26, 2017
1 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas found the first day of running for the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix difficult, with set-up issues and rain leaving him trailing his team-mate, Lewis Hamilton.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: "One of our strongest Fridays so far this season"

By Craig Venn
August 26, 2017
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton says it’s “great to be back” as the four-time world champion topped Friday’s practice times for the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Chase Carey Unconcerned by Manufacturers' Increased Interest in Formula E

By Craig Venn
August 8, 2017
1 Mins read
Chase Carey has made it clear that he isn’t concerned by car manufacturers’ increased interest in Formula E following announcements from Mercedes and Porsche that they are to join the all-electric racing series.
Formula 1

Felipe Massa "So Sad" to Have Missed Hungarian Grand Prix

By Craig Venn
August 7, 2017
1 Mins read
Felipe Massa has said that he is “so sad” to have missed the recent Hungarian GP due to illness.
Formula 1

Eric Boullier States September Deadline for Engine Decision

By Craig Venn
August 2, 2017
1 Mins read
McLaren-Honda racing director, Eric Boullier, has stated a September deadline for a decision to be made regarding McLaren’s engine supplier for 2018.
Formula 1

2017 Hungarian Grand Prix: Analysis - Tensions Come to the Boil in Budapest

By Craig Venn
August 2, 2017
5 Mins read
The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix saw Sebastian Vettel lead home a Scuderia Ferrari one-two, but is was a tense victory as Vettel’s car was hobbled with steering issues throughout the race.
Formula 1

Lance Stroll: "It Was Good to Have More Time in the Seat"

By Craig Venn
August 1, 2017
1 Mins read
Lance Stroll completed an impressive 138 laps during the first day of the Hungarian test, despite a hot and physical day.
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