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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

Masters Historic F1 to support British Grand Prix in 2018

By James Eagles
February 12, 2018
1 Mins read

The Masters Historic Formula 1 Championship will hold two races over the course of the British Grand Prix weekend in July.

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Formula 1

Pirelli Hope Updated Tyre Range will Aid Overtaking in 2018

By James Eagles
February 12, 2018
2 Mins read
Having introduced two new compounds in 2018 following criticism in 2017, Pirelli believe that their new range will help overtaking.
Formula 1

Wolff Hits Back at Abiteboul over Mercedes contract criticism

By James Eagles
February 9, 2018
1 Mins read
Toto Wolff has defended Mercedes’ approach to contracts after Cyril Abiteboul branded it “unfair”.
Formula 1

2018 "A new season full of opportunities" - Valtteri Bottas

By James Eagles
February 9, 2018
1 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas speaks about the upcoming 2018 season, his second year with world champions Mercedes.
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SMP Racing boss wants Sirotkin and Kvyat at Le Mans

By James Eagles
February 8, 2018
1 Mins read
Boris Rotenberg wants the Russian pair to race at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans with SMP Racing.
Formula 1

Alonso never gave McLaren ultimatums over Honda breakup - Zak Brown

By James Eagles
February 2, 2018
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso never pressed McLaren into making a decision over Honda power, according to Zak Brown.
Formula 1

Perez in favour of "brave" halo introduction

By James Eagles
February 2, 2018
2 Mins read
The Force India driver is in support of the inclusion of the halo for 2018, but does concede that it has its negatives.
Formula 1

Pirelli eager to stay in Formula 1 after 2019

By James Eagles
January 31, 2018
1 Mins read
Head of Pirelli Motorsport Mario Isola says that the Italians are looking to stay in Formula 1 beyond their existing deal.
Formula 1

Toro Rosso seeing the positives of Honda tie-in

By James Eagles
January 31, 2018
1 Mins read
Toro Rosso will benefit massively from Honda works partnership, according to team principal Franz Tost.
DTM

Wehrlein can be a threat again in the DTM - Audi's Jamie Green

By James Eagles
January 30, 2018
2 Mins read
The Audi driver speaks to The Checkered Flag about the young German’s potential return to the DTM and his thoughts on the 2018 season.
Formula 1

Red Bull Junior programme not as "intense" now - Mark Webber

By James Eagles
January 29, 2018
2 Mins read
The former driver says that Brendon Hartley’s selection at Toro Rosso shows a change of approach towards their junior programme from Red Bull.
Formula 1

Channel 4 announce 10 live races for 2018 F1 season

By James Eagles
January 29, 2018
1 Mins read
Channel 4 will show 10 rounds of the 2018 Formula 1 season live, with delayed highlights of all the other 11 rounds of the championship.
Formula 1

Budget cap not the sole answer to high costs in F1 says Jean Todt

By James Eagles
January 25, 2018
1 Mins read
Jean Todt says other measure have to be used alongside a budget cap in order for F1 costs to go down.
Formula 1

Force India and Sauber rescind "anti-competitive practices" complaints

By James Eagles
January 25, 2018
1 Mins read
Having lodged a complaint to the European Commission in 2015, both teams have redacted their views after Liberty Media’s first year in charge.
Formula 1

Pirelli Motorsport boss Isola says Robert Kubica deserves second F1 chance

By James Eagles
January 25, 2018
2 Mins read
Pirelli’s racing manager talks about Robert Kubica and a potential comeback after missing out on a 2018 race seat.
Formula 1

Toro Rosso to shake up aerodynamics department ahead of 2018 season

By James Eagles
January 24, 2018
1 Mins read
Brendan Gilhome leaves his role as head of aerodynamics at Toro Rosso.
Formula 1

New race engineer for Ferrari's Räikkönen

By James Eagles
January 24, 2018
1 Mins read
Following Dave Greenwood’s departure, Ferrari have named Kimi Räikkönen’s new race engineer for the 2018 season.
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