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Jake Nichol

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Jake Nichol is a motorsport journalist writing about the Formula 1 world championship for The Checkered Flag. He is currently freelancing for Autosport, where his work includes IndyCar, NASCAR and UK-wide national race meetings.
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Formula 1

Stoffel Vandoorne: "Racing day to night always feels special"

By Jake Nichol
April 5, 2018
1 Mins read

McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne is confident that the team can build on a double-points finish in Australia this weekend in Bahrain.

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FIA WEC

Rebellion Racing enters partnership with TVR

By Jake Nichol
April 5, 2018
1 Mins read
Swiss team Rebellion has announced a new alliance with British manufacturer, TVR.
Formula 1

'Satisfying', but 'not perfect' day for Renault - Abiteboul

By Jake Nichol
March 25, 2018
1 Mins read
Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul praised his Renault team for progress, but warned them not to ease off after a double-points finish in Melbourne.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: "It was a bit of a frustrating day"

By Jake Nichol
March 25, 2018
1 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas recovered from a lowly 15th on the grid to take eighth place and four points, but the Finn was hoping for more in Melbourne.
Formula 1

2018 Australian Grand Prix: Vettel snatches season-opener from Hamilton

By Jake Nichol
March 25, 2018
3 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel wins the Australian Grand Prix, benefiting from a mid-race virtual safety car.
Formula 1

Franz Tost: Toro Rosso target is to lead the midfield in 2018

By Jake Nichol
March 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Franz Tost believes Toro Rosso’s new alliance with Honda will propel the team up the grid in the 2018 season.
Formula 1

Ross Brawn hopeful for future of British Grand Prix

By Jake Nichol
March 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Silverstone activated a break clause in it’s contract to host the British Grand Prix, last year, but Brawn is hopeful of a solution to keep the race on the calendar after 2019.
Formula 1

Lance Stroll: No lead driver at Williams

By Jake Nichol
March 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Stroll has dismissed being labelled as the lead driver at Williams, instead wishing to concentrate on the team.
Formula 1

Robert Kubica "enjoying" Williams F1 reserve role

By Jake Nichol
March 13, 2018
1 Mins read
Speaking after his first F1 pre-season for seven years, Robert Kubica has explained how he settling in as the Williams reserve driver.
Formula 1

Frederic Vasseur: "Next step will be the biggest" for Leclerc

By Jake Nichol
March 13, 2018
1 Mins read
Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur has praised rookie driver Charles Leclerc, but has warned that the next step will be the toughest.
Formula 1

Renault considering four-engine strategy for 2018 season

By Jake Nichol
March 13, 2018
1 Mins read
The French manufacturer is reported to have advised customer teams of intentions to use four power units in 2018
Formula 1

Liberty Media rule out 2019 Formula 1 calendar revamp

By Jake Nichol
March 13, 2018
2 Mins read
The owners of Formula 1 have made it clear they wish to reorganise the calendar, but it will not happen until 2020 at the earliest
Formula 1

Fourth place possible for Toro Rosso in 2018 says Team Principal Tost

By Jake Nichol
February 9, 2018
1 Mins read
Team Principal Franz Tost believes Toro Rosso and new power unit supplier, Honda can fight for fourth in the 2018 Constructors’ Championship.
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Pascal Wehrlein sees Super Formula as route back to F1

By Jake Nichol
February 9, 2018
1 Mins read
The German was dropped by Sauber ahead of the 2018 F1 season, and upon his return to the DTM, is already plotting his way back.
British GTSportscars

Optimum Motorsport parts company with Johnson and Robinson

By Jake Nichol
January 15, 2018
1 Mins read
The Wakefield based team and 2016 GT4 champions Graham Johnson and Mike Robinson will split ahead of the 2018 season.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Turner and Adam collect awards for 2017 Le Mans class win

By Jake Nichol
December 5, 2017
1 Mins read
Darren Turner and Jonny Adam picked two awards for their class win at Le Mans at the British Racing Drivers’ Club Awards.
Formula 1Super GT

Jenson Button to race in Super GT with Honda in 2018

By Jake Nichol
December 5, 2017
1 Mins read
Former Formula 1 driver Button will make a return to full-time racing the Japanese series
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