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Tom Cairns

About author
Currently, a Journalist at The Checkered Flag, writing articles most especially within the single-seater categories of motor racing including F1, F2, F3 and Formula E. I've recently graduated from the University of Lincoln with a Masters in Sports Journalism and a Bachelors in Media Production. Also a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winner by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
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Formula 1

At the start I was thinking to myself ‘don’t spin it this morning’- Alexander Albon

By Tom Cairns
February 19, 2019
1 Mins read

Alexander Albon discussed about his first official day in the STR14 for Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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Formula 3

Sauber Junior Team by Charouz confirm driver line-up for FIA F3 2019

By Tom Cairns
February 19, 2019
2 Mins read
Sauber Junior Team by Charouz confirm Fabio Scherer, Lirim Zendeli and Raoul Hyman as their drivers for the rebranded team in FIA Formula 3 in 2019.
Formula 3

Sargeant signs for Carlin to complete their FIA F3 line-up for 2019

By Tom Cairns
February 19, 2019
1 Mins read
Carlin Buzz Racing have signed 18-year old Logan Sargeant for the 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship.
Formula 1

"Straightforward" first day of pre-season testing - Vettel

By Tom Cairns
February 19, 2019
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel felt Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow’s first day was “straightforward” as they look to achieve their first drivers’ title in 12 years.
Formula 1

First day 'positive' for Mercedes W10 - Hamilton

By Tom Cairns
February 19, 2019
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton has his say on Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport’s first day of the 2019 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing.
Formula 3

HWA sign Viscaal in their FIA F3 line-up

By Tom Cairns
February 18, 2019
1 Mins read
HWA RACELAB have signed 19-year old Bent Viscaal in their FIA Formula 3 Championship line-up for 2019.
Formula 3

Carlin add Drugovich to FIA F3 lineup for 2019

By Tom Cairns
February 18, 2019
1 Mins read
Carlin Buzz Racing announce the signing of Felipe Drugovich as part of their 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship driver line-up.
Formula 3

Andres confirmed at HWA to make F3 debut

By Tom Cairns
February 18, 2019
1 Mins read
Keyvan Andres will join HWA RACELAB as their first driver for the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2019.
Formula 1

Filming day "valuable opportunity" for the car - Christian Horner

By Tom Cairns
February 18, 2019
1 Mins read
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner found the filming day for the RB15 a “valuable opportunity” to see how the car ran before pre-season testing.
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY

Legge on pole for Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race in Mexico City

By Tom Cairns
February 17, 2019
1 Mins read
Katherine Legge takes pole position for the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race in Mexico City.
Formula E

HWA Racelab hope to come away from Mexico with first points

By Tom Cairns
February 15, 2019
2 Mins read
HWA Racelab make the journey to Mexico City in a bid to achieve their first points in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
Formula 1

RB15 "livery is very beautiful" - Max Verstappen

By Tom Cairns
February 14, 2019
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen describes Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’s new RB15 livery as “very beautiful” and experienced no problems with it.
Formula E

Virgin Racing look to maintain momentum in Mexico

By Tom Cairns
February 14, 2019
2 Mins read
Envision Virgin Racing hope to extend their lead in both championships, as Formula E heads to Mexico City this weekend.
Formula E

Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler aim for three Mexican wins in a row

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
1 Mins read
Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler prepare for the Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday, as Lucas Di Grassi and Daniel Abt aim to complete a hat-trick of wins for the team on this track.
Formula E

BMW looking back to bounce back in Mexico City

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
1 Mins read
BMW i Andretti Motorsport arrive in Mexico looking to head back to winning ways after a couple of disappointing races.
Formula 1

Racing Point unite with SportPesa as title sponsor

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
1 Mins read
Racing Point F1 Team have agreed a multi-year partnership with Kenyan betting brand SportPesa.
Formula E

DS Techeetah in search of season's first win in Mexico City

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
1 Mins read
DS Techeetah head to Mexico City for the fourth race of this season’s Formula E campaign in the hope of their first win of season five.
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