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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

"The key is to recover the form we had before and immediately after the break" - Kimi Räikkönen

By Tom Cairns
October 9, 2019
2 Mins read

Alfa Romeo in search of another strong result at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.

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Formula 1

Suzuka "one of the best tracks of the year in terms of driving" - Pierre Gasly

By Tom Cairns
October 9, 2019
4 Mins read
Toro Rosso gear up for Honda’s home race at Suzuka, as Naoki Yamamoto gets a taste of an F1 car in Free Practice 1.
Formula 1

We expect Japanese GP to be more challenging than in previous years - Mercedes' Toto Wolff

By Tom Cairns
October 8, 2019
2 Mins read
Mercedes look to seal the Constructors’ Championship at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix with victory.
Formula 1

Telling Vettel to stop "was a real shame" - Ferrari's Mattia Binotto

By Tom Cairns
October 5, 2019
1 Mins read
Mattia Binotto rues Ferrari’s problems in Sochi but remains upbeat on the team’s chances in Suzuka.
Formula 1

Williams endured tough day with double DNF

By Tom Cairns
October 4, 2019
2 Mins read
Williams coming away empty handed once more in Russia, with neither George Russell or Robert Kubica finishing.
Formula 1

"It was great to fight the Mercedes" - Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Tom Cairns
October 3, 2019
2 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. back in the points in Sochi, helping McLaren to edge closer to achieving fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
Formula 1

"We maximised the result" in Sochi - Max Verstappen

By Tom Cairns
October 2, 2019
3 Mins read
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull achieved the best they could have hoped for in Sochi, as both him and Alexander Albon came home in fourth and fifth.
Formula 1

"Two points better than nothing" - Haas' Guenther Steiner

By Tom Cairns
October 2, 2019
2 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen came away with points from Sochi but Romain Grosjean’s day ended in the barriers.
Formula 2

Ghiotto wins in interrupted F2 Sprint Race in Sochi

By Tom Cairns
September 29, 2019
2 Mins read
Luca Ghiotto wins in the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Sochi after an opening lap incident that saw the event red-flagged.
Formula 2

De Vries crowned F2 champion with victory in Sochi

By Tom Cairns
September 28, 2019
2 Mins read
Nyck de Vries won the Feature Race in Sochi to become this year’s FIA Formula 2 champion.
Formula 2

De Vries edges closer to title with pole for F2 Feature Race in Sochi

By Tom Cairns
September 27, 2019
2 Mins read
Nyck de Vries is on pole position for the F2 Feature Race in Sochi, as the Dutchman closes in on the title.
Formula 2

Latifi heads team-mate Sette Câmara during F2 Practice in Sochi

By Tom Cairns
September 27, 2019
1 Mins read
Nicholas Latifi fastest in the FIA Formula 2 Practice session in Sochi.
Formula 3

Beckmann withdraws from Sochi F3 weekend

By Tom Cairns
September 26, 2019
1 Mins read
David Beckmann has dropped out of this weekend’s Formula 3 season finale in Sochi due to personal circumstances.
Formula 1

Räikkönen showing no signs of giving up as he gets set for milestone F1 start

By Tom Cairns
September 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Kimi Räikkönen has no intention to stop racing in Formula 1 as he prepares for his race-start milestone race in Sochi.
Formula 1

Red Bull and Toro Rosso drivers set for grid penalties in Russia

By Tom Cairns
September 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen, Alexander Albon, Daniil Kvyat and Pierre Gasly will be taking grid penalties for new engine components for the Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 2

Sochi "a track that I need to learn to know all the tricks" - Sérgio Sette Câmara

By Tom Cairns
September 26, 2019
2 Mins read
Sérgio Sette Câmara aims to better his F2 finishes in Sochi last year this weekend.
Formula 1

"We really want the satisfaction of taking that last step and winning" - Sebastian Vettel

By Tom Cairns
September 24, 2019
3 Mins read
Ferrari aim for a first victory in Sochi this weekend for the Russian Grand Prix on the back of a consistent performance in Singapore.
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