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Jamie Arkle

About author
A lifetime obsession with rallying at all levels underpins Jamie’s knowledge and love of the sport, something he’s utilised to write a wide variety of WRC-related content over the last few years. He’s can be found covering all manner of subjects, from in-depth technical analysis of Group A icons and turn of the century World Rally Cars, to post-event reports on the latest season, all on The Checkered Flag.
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FIA World Rally ChampionshipInterviews

Mud, Sweat & Gears - TCF talks Citroën C3 WRC with Pierre Budar

By Jamie Arkle
October 30, 2019
7 Mins read

The Checkered Flag talks C3 WRC setup, development and the challenges of Britain’s round of the World Rally Championship with Citroën’s Pierre Budar

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FIA World Rally ChampionshipInterviews

Vanishing Point - an interview with Esapekka Lappi

By Jamie Arkle
September 10, 2019
6 Mins read
The Checkered Flag chats with Esapekka Lappi at the launch of the new Citroen Berlingo van
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

2018 Rally Italia Sardegna: Analysis - Advantage Neuville

By Jamie Arkle
June 18, 2018
7 Mins read
An emphatic performance culminated in a last-gasp victory on Rally Italia Sardegna for Thierry Neuville and Hyundai, leaving both sitting pretty as the World Rally Championship enters its summer break
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

PREVIEW: 2018 Rally Italia Sardegna

By Jamie Arkle
June 7, 2018
8 Mins read
We look ahead to the next round of the 2018 World Rally Championship, Rally Italia Sardegna
FIA World Rally ChampionshipOpinion

OPINION: Meeke Seeking Missile - Breaking down Citroen's sacking

By Jamie Arkle
May 31, 2018
5 Mins read
Analysing Citroen’s decision to sack Kris Meeke in the wake of his Rally Portugal crash, and what it means for the team’s future and long term commitment to the FIA World Rally Championship
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

ANALYSIS: 2018 Vodafone Rally de Portugal

By Jamie Arkle
May 30, 2018
7 Mins read
Far from being a Toyota benefit gig, Vodafone Rally Portugal 2018 instead saw Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville rise to the occasion and stake his claim to the World Rally Championship drivers’ title
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PREVIEW: 2018 Vodafone Rally de Portugal - WRC hits the European gravel

By Jamie Arkle
May 16, 2018
7 Mins read
We throw the spotlight on the Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2018 to assess the route, the rally and the unique challenge it represents
FIA World Rally Championship

ANALYSIS: FIA World Rally Championship - YPF Rally Argentina 2018 - Tanak-Attack

By Jamie Arkle
May 10, 2018
5 Mins read
The most mature drive of Ott Tanak’s WRC career saw the Estonian take his first win in the Toyota Yaris
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

YPF Rally Argentina 2018: Tänak Triumphs For Toyota

By Jamie Arkle
April 30, 2018
3 Mins read
Ott Tänak held his nerve to record a fantastic victory at YPF Rally Argentina 2018, while WRC2’s Kalle Rovanperä exited the rally after impressing many.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

YPF Rally Argentina 2018: Day 2 - Tänak Consolidates Grip On Lead

By Jamie Arkle
April 29, 2018
2 Mins read
Tänak in control as reigning champion Ogier struggles on one of the few rallies he has yet to win, the YPF Rally Argentina 2018.
FIA World Rally Championship

2018 YPF Rally Argentina: Preview - Ogier chases elusive victory

By Jamie Arkle
April 25, 2018
8 Mins read
The FIA World Rally Championship heads back to Argentina as Sébastien Ogier looks to tick the rally off of his victory list for the first time.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipJunior WRCWRC2WRC3

2018 Corsica Linea Tour de Corse: Review

By Jamie Arkle
April 19, 2018
7 Mins read
The two most successful drivers of their respective eras, fighting on an even footing on their preferred surface, and in front of an adoring, unapologetically partisan home crowd? You couldn’t fail to be excited by the prospect
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2WRC3

WRC Round 4 -2018 Corsica Linea - Tour de Corse Preview

By Jamie Arkle
April 5, 2018
7 Mins read
We look ahead to the Linea Tour de Corse, the second tarmac round of the 2018 FIA World Rally Championship and another chance for the rallying world to see the one and only Sébastien Loeb back in action
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

2018 Rally Guanajuato Mexico: Preview - The King is Back - Long Live the King

By Jamie Arkle
March 7, 2018
7 Mins read
The third round of the FIA World Rally Championship sees the crews pitch up in North America for the first pure gravel event of the 2018 season, Rally Mexico
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

2018 Rally Sweden: Analysis - What a difference a year makes!

By Jamie Arkle
March 5, 2018
9 Mins read
‘The abundance of snow on the all of the stages ensured that running first on the road effectively became the kiss of death as far as fastest stage times were concerned’
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

2018 Rally Sweden: Preview – Ice Ice Maybe?

By Jamie Arkle
February 14, 2018
6 Mins read
Jamie Arkle takes a look ahead to the 2018 Rally Sweden, will Ogier continue to dominate or will the rest of the FIA WRC field hit back in the ice and snow?
FIA World Rally Championship

2018 Rallye Monte-Carlo - Analysis: Snow stopping Ogier

By Jamie Arkle
February 9, 2018
5 Mins read
There have doubtless been more visually spectacular Rallye Monte-Carlo than the 2018 edition, Montes with near constant snow, unruly masses of spectators…
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