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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

"We made the most out of the day" says Valtteri Bottas

By James Eagles
February 28, 2018
1 Mins read

The Finn ended a cold second day at Barcelona in second for Mercedes and was satisfied with the work done.

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Formula 1

Vettel and Ferrari top of the leaderboards on day two in Barcelona

By James Eagles
February 27, 2018
2 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time on day two of the first Barcelona test, ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Stoffel Vandoorne.
Formula 1

Halo introduction came at "huge" cost to Force India

By James Eagles
February 27, 2018
2 Mins read
Force India’s technical director explains the difficulties and cost of implementing the new safety device.
Formula 1

Eric Boullier reserving judgement over McLaren's 2018 season hopes

By James Eagles
February 27, 2018
2 Mins read
McLaren’s team principal says he’s happy with the start to their relationship with Renault, but says it’s to early to make any solid predictions.
Formula 1

Morning excursion not a "big handicap" for Fernando Alonso

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
2 Mins read
Alonso suffered a setback in the morning following a problem with his McLaren’s right rear wheel, but was encouraged by the day’s work.
Formula 1

"We can be pleased by the encouraging start we have made" - Toro Rosso's James Key

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
2 Mins read
Toro Rosso and Honda enjoyed a positive start to their relationship with Hartley ending the day with 93 laps and in eighth place.
Formula 1

"It was almost like an ice-skating rink" says Brendon Hartley

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
1 Mins read
The Toro Rosso driver enjoyed a solid – if cold – first day of winter testing.
Formula 1

Red Bull lead the way on opening day of first Barcelona test

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest time on day one of winter testing in Barcelona, with Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Räikkönen in second and third respectively.
Formula 1

Toro Rosso officially launch Honda powered STR13

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
1 Mins read
Toro Rosso’s new STR13 has officially broken cover at Barcelona, with Brendon Hartley at the wheel this morning.
Formula 1

Vijay Mallya - Force India can improve further in 2018

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
1 Mins read
After two consecutive fourth place finishes in the Constructors’ Championship, Vijay Mallya says that Force India can be even better in 2018.
Formula 1

Force India VJM11's "DNA" similar to 2017 car says Andrew Green

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
1 Mins read
Force India have kept a lot of the VJM10’s characteristics in the car’s successor – the VJM11.
Formula 1

Force India unveil the new VJM11 in Barcelona

By James Eagles
February 26, 2018
1 Mins read
On the morning of the first day of official winter testing, Force India have uncovered their new car for the 2018 season.
Formula 1

Renault renew partnership with Estrella Galicia

By James Eagles
February 25, 2018
1 Mins read
The Spanish beer company will continue to feature on Renault’s Formula 1 cars after starting their partnership courtesy of Carlos Sainz Jr.’s arrival.
Formula 1

Hülkenberg dismisses claims of being able to "slack" with Palmer as team-mate

By James Eagles
February 25, 2018
2 Mins read
Renault’s Nico Hülkenberg says that he has not changed his approach following the departure of Jolyon Palmer.
Formula 1

New F1 'hyper-soft' compound is "quite fragile" says Valtteri Bottas

By James Eagles
February 23, 2018
1 Mins read
The Finn speaks about the new 2018 tyre compounds, Formula 1’s fastest tyres ever.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas expects tough competition from Ferrari and Red Bull in 2018

By James Eagles
February 22, 2018
1 Mins read
The Finn sees Red Bull and Ferrari as Mercedes’ biggest rivals in 2018, but has one eye on McLaren and Renault.
Formula 1

2018 regulation changes made car design "harder and harder" for Mercedes says Hamilton

By James Eagles
February 22, 2018
1 Mins read
The 2017 world champion criticises the key rule changes for the 2018 season, but says he has faith in Mercedes.
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