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James Eagles

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DTM, Formula 1 writer and deputy editor for The Checkered Flag. Autosport Academy member and freelance voice over artist.
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Formula 1

Vettel: Ferrari F1 team 'maximised' Spanish GP with 4-5 finish

By James Eagles
May 12, 2019
2 Mins read

Sebastian Vettel finished fourth for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix, but says that the team got the most out of its racw in Barcelona.

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Formula 1

Hamilton fastest in F1 Spanish GP FP3 as Bottas, Vettel, Russell spin

By James Eagles
May 11, 2019
2 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton set the best time in Free Practice 3 in Barcelona, ahead of Charles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas and Sebastian Vettel.
Formula 1

Vettel and Leclerc satisfied with Ferrari F1 team upgrades

By James Eagles
May 10, 2019
1 Mins read
Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel ended Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix in third and fourth respectively, leaving Ferrari with some catching up to do in order to catch rival Mercedes.
Formula 1

Giovinazzi hoping for trouble-free F1 Spanish GP after disrupted start to 2019

By James Eagles
May 9, 2019
1 Mins read
Antonio Giovinazzi believes that he can score his first Formula 1 point at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
Formula 1

Baku circuit to give Williams compensation for FP1 manhole incident

By James Eagles
May 3, 2019
2 Mins read
The Baku City Circuit will reimburse Williams for the damage caused to George Russell’s car by a loose drain cover in Free Practice 1 last weekend.
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Ilmor boss Mario Illien to take part in 2019 Peking Paris Rally

By James Eagles
April 30, 2019
2 Mins read
Elite engine guru Mario Illien will attempt the Peking Paris Rally for a second time with daughter Noele, again in a renovated 1955 Citroen 11B.
Formula 1

Bottas: Mercedes delivering at a 'very impressive' level after Baku F1 victory

By James Eagles
April 28, 2019
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas says that the Mercedes F1 team is performing at a “very impressive” level following its fourth successive 1-2 finish to start 2019.
Formula 1

Ricciardo apologises for 'strange' Baku F1 incident with Kvyat

By James Eagles
April 28, 2019
1 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo says that he was to blame for his clash with Daniil Kvyat in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and believes that Renault could have scored points.
Formula 1

Mercedes & Bottas on Baku F1 pole as Leclerc crashes in Q2

By James Eagles
April 27, 2019
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position, ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, as Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashed in Q2.
Formula 1

Ferrari still has 'quite a bit' to find with 2019 F1 car - Leclerc

By James Eagles
April 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Charles Leclerc finished top of both Free Practice sessions on Friday in Azerbaijan, but says Ferrari still has work to do in fully understanding its 2019 Formula 1 car
Formula 1

Toro Rosso's Kvyat puts Baku F1 crash down to overstepping the limit

By James Eagles
April 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Daniil Kvyat ended Friday in Baku sixth for the Toro Rosso Formula 1 team, but suffered a session ending crash in Free Practice 2 at Turn 7.
Formula 1

Stroll content with Baku rhythm despite FP2 ending crash

By James Eagles
April 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Lance Stroll’s Friday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ended in a clash with the wall at Turn 2, but the Racing Point driver says he was pleased with his rhythm.
Formula 1

High Azerbaijan GP Safety Car chance a 'headache' for F1 strategists - Isola

By James Eagles
April 25, 2019
1 Mins read
Pirelli Motorsport boss Mario Isola says the Baku City Circuit requires flexibility in terms of strategies, due to its characteristics and high chance of a Safety Car.
Formula 1

Pérez hopeful that Racing Point F1 team can continue strong Baku form

By James Eagles
April 25, 2019
2 Mins read
Sergio Pérez looks to take a third Baku podium in his fourth visit to the Azeri capital, hoping for a strong weekend for Racing Point.
eSportsFeatures

PRODUCT REVIEW: Thrustmaster TM Sim Racing Wheel Rim Add On

By James Eagles
April 25, 2019
4 Mins read
The Checkered Flag looks at Thrustmaster’s latest offering – the TM Open Wheel Rim Add On for PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox ONE.
Formula 1

Tough start to 2019 F1 season 'out of my control' - Sainz Jr.

By James Eagles
April 23, 2019
1 Mins read
McLaren’s Carlos Sainz Jr. believes that a tough start to his 2019 Formula 1 season has not been down to his own performances.
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2019 Chinese Grand Prix: The Rookie Report

By James Eagles
April 17, 2019
6 Mins read
Alexander Albon’s second points finish in Formula 1 was the highlight for Formula 1’s rookies at the Chinese Grand Prix, with one retirement and two non-scores ending a tough weekend.
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