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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 3

Lundgaard snatches maiden F3 pole in Hungary

By Tom Cairns
August 3, 2019
1 Mins read

Christian Lundgaard takes his maiden FIA Formula 3 pole position in Hungary for this afternoon’s race.

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Formula 1

"It's far from certain what the weather will do tomorrow or Sunday" - Otmar Szafnauer

By Tom Cairns
August 2, 2019
2 Mins read
Racing Point hope for an unpredictable qualifying session on Saturday as wet weather running took its toll in Free Practice on Friday.
Formula 1

"We were united in our pain" - Toto Wolff

By Tom Cairns
August 2, 2019
2 Mins read
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is keen for his squad to bounce back this weekend in Hungary following a miserable race in Germany.
Formula 1

Hockenheim results "gives a lot of motivation to everyone" - Toro Rosso's Guillaume Dezoteux

By Tom Cairns
July 30, 2019
1 Mins read
Toro Rosso head of vehicle performance Guillaume Dezoteux has optimism that his team can push on from an outstanding German GP result.
Formula 1

"We worked well in difficult circumstances and delivered a very solid performance" - Williams' Dave Robson

By Tom Cairns
July 30, 2019
1 Mins read
Williams senior race engineer Dave Robson was proud to see his team pull off an all-round excellent performance in the German GP on Sunday.
Formula 1

Double trouble for Ferrari in qualifying

By Tom Cairns
July 28, 2019
2 Mins read
Engine problems for Ferrari leave themselves on the back foot for tomorrow’s German Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Red Bull Racing help achieve Honda's best qualifying since 2006

By Tom Cairns
July 28, 2019
3 Mins read
Red Bull are in the mix for a potential race win at Hockenheim with two drivers in the top four on the grid after a thrilling qualifying session.
Formula 1

Sainz thrives during Friday practice as Norris struggles

By Tom Cairns
July 27, 2019
2 Mins read
McLaren were moderately quick on Friday but expect the weather to spice the action up on Saturday and Sunday for the German Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Vettel kickstarts home race quickest in First Free Practice

By Tom Cairns
July 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel ended the first practice session of the weekend fastest for the German Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Hockenheim "a cool place to be" - Daniil Kvyat

By Tom Cairns
July 26, 2019
1 Mins read
Daniil Kvyat has eyes on the atmosphere in Germany being as extravagant as the British Grand Prix for this weekend’s race at Hockenheim.
Formula 1

"Hockenheim should suit our package" - Cyril Abiteboul

By Tom Cairns
July 25, 2019
1 Mins read
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul finds his team on the up going into the German Grand Prix on the back of a great result last time out at Silverstone.
Formula 1

"We will continue to test items over the coming races" - Williams' Dave Robson

By Tom Cairns
July 25, 2019
1 Mins read
Williams senior race engineer Dave Robson feels the continuation of developing new components can the team move forward in the next few events.
Formula 1

Heat makes car balance problems worse - Nick Chester

By Tom Cairns
July 25, 2019
1 Mins read
Renault F1 Team Chassis Technical Director Nick Chester is content on the team’s chances with car setup for this weekend’s German Grand Prix at Hockenheim.
Formula 1

"Every little bit of progress helps" - Kimi Räikkönen

By Tom Cairns
July 25, 2019
1 Mins read
Kimi Räikkönen wants another consistent result at this weekend’s German Grand Prix to carry on Alfa Romeo’s good form.
Formula 1

Hockenheimring "One of the best circuits for overtaking" - Sergio Pérez

By Tom Cairns
July 23, 2019
2 Mins read
Sérgio Pérez aims to use his love affair of Germany to bring him good luck at this weekend’s Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring.
Formula 1

Hockenheimring 'a Fun Place to go Racing' - Lance Stroll

By Tom Cairns
July 23, 2019
1 Mins read
Lance Stroll hopes to use his experience of the Hockenheimring track to achieve a strong for Racing Point at the German Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Missing out on a podium frustrating - Christian Horner

By Tom Cairns
July 18, 2019
2 Mins read
Red Bull boss Christian Horner enjoyed the first part of the British Grand Prix before Max Verstappen’s collision with Sebastian Vettel that compromised the team’s weekend.
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