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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).
Articles
Formula 1

"These tough days are the days that make us stronger" - Mercedes' Toto Wolff

By Tom Cairns
September 23, 2019
2 Mins read

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was less than happy with his team’s performance in Singapore and expects his squad to bounce back in Russia.

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Formula 1

Vettel ends drought to win in Singapore

By Tom Cairns
September 22, 2019
4 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel finally took his first victory of the season ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"I knew that there was more to extract and focused on the improvements" - Charles Leclerc

By Tom Cairns
September 21, 2019
3 Mins read
Charles Leclerc was relieved to see an improved Ferrari on Saturday in Singapore to snatch pole from Sebastian Vettel who lines up third.
Formula 1

Friday running has given us "a good idea of what we need to do for tomorrow" - Toro Rosso's Jonathan Eddolls

By Tom Cairns
September 20, 2019
3 Mins read
Toro Rosso completed their objectives during Friday running in preparation for Saturday in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"Tomorrow we could find a different track and a different situation" - Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Tom Cairns
September 20, 2019
2 Mins read
McLaren go into Saturday after seeing both Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris in the top ten during Free Practice in Singapore.
Formula 1

Marina Bay lap "very busy at the wheel, extremely physical and tiring" - Nico Hülkenberg

By Tom Cairns
September 19, 2019
1 Mins read
Nico Hülkenberg is embraced for a physical test on the Marina Bay streets of Singapore this weekend.
Formula 1

"I've been doing a lot of prep to get ready for Singapore" - Lando Norris

By Tom Cairns
September 18, 2019
1 Mins read
Lando Norris has been preparing for his first experience of the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore that takes place this weekend.
Formula 1

Monza result "a demonstration of our progress" - Cyril Abiteboul

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul hails his team’s efforts after their phenomenal performance at Monza.
Formula 1

"Our pace was surprising on one of our worst circuits" - George Russell

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
1 Mins read
George Russell took plenty of positives, as he found more pace in his Williams at Monza than he expected.
Formula 1

Removing aero balance didn't improve the car - Romain Grosjean

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Romain Grosjean was left with a bad taste in his mouth following another difficult weekend at Monza.
Formula 1

We looked in good shape for points until the retirement - Daniil Kvyat

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Daniil Kvyat had a smokey end to his race at Monza on Sunday but remains positive on delivering again next time out in Singapore.
Formula 1

"A good recovery from both drivers in a difficult race" - Christian Horner

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
2 Mins read
Red Bull boss Christian Horner was left smiling after Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon’s performances in the Italian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Being on wrong tyres meant "my race was more or less over" - Kimi Räikkönen

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Kimi Räikkönen was not in a jubilant mood after his disappointing showing in the Italian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"We need to analyse what we could've done better in the pit-stop" - Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Tom Cairns
September 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. rued the loss of a good result at Monza after a calamitous pit stop from his McLaren team.
Formula 3

Tsunoda claims maiden F3 win in wet Monza

By Tom Cairns
September 8, 2019
2 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda stormed on a wet track to take his first Formula 3 victory at Monza.
Formula 1

Leclerc delighted to be on pole in front of adoring tifosi while Vettel qualifies fourth

By Tom Cairns
September 7, 2019
3 Mins read
Ferrari on pole again with Leclerc at Monza while Vettel escapes penalty for exceeding track limits on his Q3 lap.
Formula 3

Armstrong loses podium after Safety Car infringement, Peroni to miss second race following crash

By Tom Cairns
September 7, 2019
1 Mins read
Marcus Armstrong earns time penalty for a Safety Car infringement while Alex Peroni will sit out the second race of the F3 weekend following his horrific accident.
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