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Tom Cairns

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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

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing unveil their RB15 with one-off testing livery

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
1 Mins read

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing have unveiled their 2019 challenger for the new Formula 1 season with a special one-off testing livery.

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Formula 1

"A win on both chassis and power unit" our target - Mercedes' Andy Cowell

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
2 Mins read
Mercedes powertrain boss Andy Cowell is spirited that Mercedes can be the best on both chassis and the power unit during the 2019 F1 season.
Formula 1

Toro Rosso relationship "based on mutual trust and respect" - Toyoharu Tanabe

By Tom Cairns
February 13, 2019
1 Mins read
Honda F1 Technical Director Toyoharu Tanabe is convinced that relationship between themselves and Toro Rosso can continue into the 2019 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
Formula 1

Verstappen ready for title challenge

By Tom Cairns
February 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen believes he will be ready to challenge for the Formula 1 title this year once his car is up to speed with his rivals.
Formula 1

McLaren targets F1 title within next five years

By Tom Cairns
February 5, 2019
2 Mins read
McLaren boss Zak Brown insists his team can win a championship in five years time despite a lacklustre 2018 campaign.
Formula 1

Pirelli reveal tyre compound identification for F1 tests

By Tom Cairns
February 5, 2019
1 Mins read
An explanation of Pirelli’s 2019 tyre structure for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship pre-season testing.
Formula 1

Formula 1 would "love" to have second Grand Prix in China

By Tom Cairns
February 4, 2019
1 Mins read
F1 global sponsorship boss Murray Barnett says Formula 1 would “love” to add a second race in China to the calendar.
Formula 1

Toro Rosso prepared to help Red Bull by taking grid penalties

By Tom Cairns
February 1, 2019
1 Mins read
Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda boss Franz Tost insists taking grid penalties for Red Bull will only help in their senior team’s chances in 2019.
Formula 1

'Positive Spiral' key to signing Raikkonen - Frederic Vasseur

By Tom Cairns
January 28, 2019
1 Mins read
Frederic Vasseur is upbeat that the changes within Sauber during his tenure were important enough to convince Kimi Raikkonen to re-join the team.
Formula 1

Stroll came into Formula 1 'too early' - Paddy Lowe

By Tom Cairns
January 28, 2019
1 Mins read
Paddy Lowe believes Lance Stroll should have waited a year longer before making the leap into Formula 1.
Formula 1

Gasly "not a number two driver" - Helmut Marko

By Tom Cairns
January 25, 2019
1 Mins read
Helmut Marko remains firm that neither of his drivers at Red Bull will be favoured over the other.
Formula E

Nissan e.dams hope to build on positive start in Santiago

By Tom Cairns
January 25, 2019
2 Mins read
Nissan e.dams arrive in Santiago to salvage more points for both Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland.
Formula 1

Give Schumacher 'time' - Sebastian Vettel

By Tom Cairns
January 24, 2019
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel insists new Ferrari Driver Academy arrival Mick Schumacher should be given time before his potential rise to Formula 1 in the future.
Formula 1

Finishing second in F2 made me a "better driver" - Lando Norris

By Tom Cairns
January 24, 2019
2 Mins read
Lando Norris is adamant that his driver morale has increased despite losing out on the Formula 2 title in 2018.
Formula 1

Stroll wants Racing Point to be 'one of the greatest' in F1

By Tom Cairns
January 22, 2019
2 Mins read
Lawrence Stroll wants his outfit to be ‘one of the greatest in the F1 paddock’.
Formula 1

Russell can be F1 'star of the future' - Toto Wolff

By Tom Cairns
January 17, 2019
1 Mins read
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that F1 debutant George Russell has the capability of becoming a future star in the series.
Formula 1

Tripling budget wouldn't have fixed 2018's car problems - Claire Williams

By Tom Cairns
January 17, 2019
1 Mins read
Claire Williams is sure that even tripling the Williams team’s budget would not have repaired the car’s problems in 2018.
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