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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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FeaturesFormula E

All the changes you need to know for Formula E 2019-20

By Tom Cairns
November 18, 2019
3 Mins read

A rundown on all the changes during the off-season of Formula E, as the drivers prepare for the season opener in Ad Diriyah on Friday.

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Formula 1

Hamilton on top of Free Practice 3 in Brazil

By Tom Cairns
November 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the third practice session for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: "We understand what is needed to move the car forward"

By Tom Cairns
November 16, 2019
2 Mins read
Ferrari head into qualifying in good shape to challenge for pole position after ending Friday fastest for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Formula E

Mercedes EQ sign Gutiérrez as Reserve and Development Driver

By Tom Cairns
November 15, 2019
1 Mins read
Esteban Gutiérrez has been confirmed as Mercedes EQ’s Reserve and Development Driver for the upcoming Formula E season.
Formula 1

Vettel fastest in incident-packed Free Practice 2 at Interlagos

By Tom Cairns
November 15, 2019
2 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel ended Friday fastest ahead of Charles Leclerc in Free Practice 2 for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Formula 1

Haas' Guenther Steiner: "There is still enough freedom to make the cars different to each other"

By Tom Cairns
November 13, 2019
4 Mins read
Haas boss Guenther Steiner expects the new Formula 1 regulations in 2021 help provide more overtaking and better racing.
Formula 1

Kevin Magnussen: Interlagos "a little bit like a go-kart track

By Tom Cairns
November 13, 2019
1 Mins read
Haas arrive in Brazil in the hope that they achieve the points they need to catch nearest challengers Alfa Romeo in the Constructors’ Championship.
Formula 1

Renault look to continue points run in Brazil

By Tom Cairns
November 12, 2019
3 Mins read
Renault head to São Paulo knowing another points finish could all but seal fifth in the Constructors’ Championship.
Formula 1

Ex-McLaren's Fry to join Renault in 2020

By Tom Cairns
November 8, 2019
1 Mins read
Ex-McLaren and Ferrari engineer Pat Fry will join Renault next season as part of the team’s restructure.
Formula 1

Toro Rosso out of the points after collisions in the final few laps

By Tom Cairns
November 6, 2019
3 Mins read
Toro Rosso were left empty-handed after an unfortunate result in the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
Formula 1

Verstappen and Albon complete strong drives to leave Austin in good shape

By Tom Cairns
November 4, 2019
4 Mins read
Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon rounded off a solid weekend for Red Bull Racing in Austin, with third and fifth to boost their points tally.
Formula 1

Pirelli's Mario Isola: "With more rubber being laid down, we saw a high degree of track evolution."

By Tom Cairns
November 3, 2019
1 Mins read
Head of Pirelli F1 Mario Isola expects another race of mixed strategies between the teams in the United States Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Gasly in the top ten again for Toro Rosso, as Kvyat missed out

By Tom Cairns
November 3, 2019
3 Mins read
Toro Rosso in the fight for points once more in the United States Grand Prix, with Pierre Gasly making it into the top ten.
Formula 1

Racing Point hope their "encouraging" long run pace will be converted into points

By Tom Cairns
November 3, 2019
2 Mins read
Racing Point have it all to do in the race but are confident that they can salvage a strong result from outside the top ten.
Formula 1

Bottas on pole position for US GP in Austin, with Hamilton only fifth

By Tom Cairns
November 2, 2019
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas is on pole position for tomorrow’s US GP in Austin, as title-favourite Lewis Hamilton will start fifth.
Formula 1

Williams in for another barren weekend ahead

By Tom Cairns
November 2, 2019
3 Mins read
Williams off the pace to their rivals and predict another tough weekend ahead in Austin.
Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo: Having bumps "adds to the enjoyment factor and the challenge"

By Tom Cairns
November 2, 2019
2 Mins read
Renault had a reasonably promising Friday in Austin, as the team targets Q3 going into Saturday.
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