James Thomas, Author at The Checkered Flag

Daniel Ricciardo on the upcoming race at Mugello: "it’s going to be a lot of hard work at the wheel"

By James Thomas

September 11, 2020

3 Mins read

Although he is extremely excited to race at Mugello for the first time in his career, Daniel Ricciardo is anticipating an incredibly tiring race.

Renault to become Alpine for 2021 F1 season

By James Thomas

September 6, 2020

2 Mins read

Renault has officially announced they will be rebranding as Alpine in 2021.

Formula 1

Mixed fortunes for Alfa Romeo after shambolic Italian GP Qualifying

By James Thomas

September 6, 2020

2 Mins read

Kimi Räikkönen made it into the second part of Qualifying for the second time this year, yet Antonio Giovinazzi was eliminated early on for Alfa Romeo.

Formula 1

After a strong Friday, AlphaTauri say it 'is a shame' to finish tenth and eleventh in Monza Qualifying

By James Thomas

September 6, 2020

2 Mins read

AlphaTauri could not replicate their Friday pace in Qualifying, and subsequently start tenth and eleventh.

Formula 1

Haas will be 'fighting to get out of Q1' at Italian Grand Prix this weekend

By James Thomas

September 2, 2020

3 Mins read

Haas believe it will be a struggle to make it out of the first part of Qualifying this weekend at power-heavy Monza.

Formula 1

Mario Isola: “The safety car dictated the strategy for most drivers" In Belgian Grand Prix

By James Thomas

September 1, 2020

2 Mins read

Mario Isola, Pirelli’s head of F1 racing, believes that whilst a few drivers chose to stick with original strategies, the safety car period ultimately determined the races of most drivers.

Formula 1

McLaren frustrated after 'damage limitation' Belgian Grand Prix

By James Thomas

August 31, 2020

3 Mins read

After Carlos Sainz wasn’t even able to compete in the race, McLaren were left disappointed with their Belgian Grand Prix, although Lando Norris was able to finish seventh.

Formula 1

Williams 'in a good position to push things along' on Qualifying day

By James Thomas

August 29, 2020

2 Mins read

After a quiet and subdued Belgian GP Friday, Williams are ready to take on Qualifying.

Formula 1

Racing Point 'targeting a lot of points' in Belgian Grand Prix

By James Thomas

August 27, 2020

2 Mins read

With Sergio Pérez back in the groove after Spain, both Racing Point drivers are targeting a good haul of points at Spa.

Formula 1

Verstappen looking to 'keep the momentum going' in Belgium

By James Thomas

August 26, 2020

3 Mins read

At a track where he has endured mixed fortunes, Max Verstappen is keen to try and build on the strong season he and Red Bull have been having so far.

Formula 1

Alfa Romeo working hard to close the gap at Belgian Grand Prix

By James Thomas

August 25, 2020

2 Mins read

Alfa Romeo are aiming to close the gap at Spa-Francorchamps after a tough few races.

Formula 1 Opinion

A legend's demise - The downfall of Sebastian Vettel

By James Thomas

August 21, 2020

5 Mins read

After a current string of miserable finishes following years of failed attempts at the title, what’s next for Sebastian Vettel upon leaving Ferrari?

Formula 1

Spanish GP - Saturday Round-Up: Hamilton secures pole, Ocon smashes into the wall in Final Practice

By James Thomas

August 15, 2020

4 Mins read

It’s another Mercedes 1-2 in Qualifying, just hours after Esteban Ocon ploughed into the concrete whilst avoiding Kevin Magnussen.

Formula 1

Spanish GP - Friday Round-Up: Mercedes set the pace as Ferrari make progress

By James Thomas

August 14, 2020

5 Mins read

After a day of running under the Spanish sun, it’s the two Mercedes at the top of the timesheets once again.

Formula 1

Haas 'looking forward' to assessing car progress in Barcelona

By James Thomas

August 13, 2020

2 Mins read

Keen to assess the progress of their car, Haas are excited for Barcelona to compare their current challenger to the data gathered during Winter Testing.

Formula 1

Renault and Ferrari to appeal Racing Point punishment after copying scandal

By James Thomas

August 13, 2020

2 Mins read

Renault and Ferrari have announced they will appeal Racing Point’s punishment for ‘copying’ scandal.

Formula 1

70th Anniversary GP 'a difficult day' for Williams

By James Thomas

August 11, 2020

3 Mins read

After finishing at the back of the grid at their Silverstone home, Williams believe 70th Anniversary GP was a ‘difficult day’ for the team.

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Daniel Ricciardo on the upcoming race at Mugello: "it’s going to be a lot of hard work at the wheel"

Renault to become Alpine for 2021 F1 season

Mixed fortunes for Alfa Romeo after shambolic Italian GP Qualifying

After a strong Friday, AlphaTauri say it 'is a shame' to finish tenth and eleventh in Monza Qualifying

Haas will be 'fighting to get out of Q1' at Italian Grand Prix this weekend

Mario Isola: “The safety car dictated the strategy for most drivers" In Belgian Grand Prix

McLaren frustrated after 'damage limitation' Belgian Grand Prix

Williams 'in a good position to push things along' on Qualifying day

Racing Point 'targeting a lot of points' in Belgian Grand Prix

Verstappen looking to 'keep the momentum going' in Belgium

Alfa Romeo working hard to close the gap at Belgian Grand Prix

A legend's demise - The downfall of Sebastian Vettel

Spanish GP - Saturday Round-Up: Hamilton secures pole, Ocon smashes into the wall in Final Practice

Spanish GP - Friday Round-Up: Mercedes set the pace as Ferrari make progress

Haas 'looking forward' to assessing car progress in Barcelona

Renault and Ferrari to appeal Racing Point punishment after copying scandal

70th Anniversary GP 'a difficult day' for Williams

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