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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 1

Seeing the fans supporting us Brits was amazing - George Russell

By Tom Cairns
July 17, 2019
1 Mins read

George Russell enjoyed a special race in having to drive flat out during every lap of the British Grand Prix for the struggling Williams team.

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Formula 1

"It wasn't the easiest weekend but we will happily take the points" - Kimi Räikkönen

By Tom Cairns
July 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Kimi Räikkönen endured a challenging British Grand Prix to come away with a respectable eighth place finish.
Formula 1

McLaren in the mix for points again at Silverstone as Norris impresses at home

By Tom Cairns
July 14, 2019
2 Mins read
McLaren eye for another strong result at the team’s home race at Silverstone.
Formula 1

Being part of an iconic race special - Charles Leclerc

By Tom Cairns
July 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Charles Leclerc relishes the opportunity to race at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix in his first attempt for Ferrari.
Formula 1

"We Know That There Are Improvements Coming" - Andy Green

By Tom Cairns
July 5, 2019
2 Mins read
Andy Green finds that upcoming upgrades will see an improvement to Racing Point’s season but does not expect the improvement to come swiftly.
Formula 1

Norris - "I needed to turn things around and I was back on the pace"

By Tom Cairns
June 9, 2019
1 Mins read
Lando Norris did not think he produced the best lap he could during qualifying but was more happy with his eighth position on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Hülkenberg - "Graining on the soft compound important to look out for"

By Tom Cairns
June 8, 2019
1 Mins read
Nico Hülkenberg was reasonably happy with his Friday running for the Canadian Grand Prix, as he targets a solid qualifying for Renault.
Formula 1

Verstappen - “It’s very dusty out there - I had to use four or five tear offs”

By Tom Cairns
June 8, 2019
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull Racing have more to throw on the table going into Canadian Grand Prix qualifying.
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY

Bueno wins in Berlin as Jimenez takes over Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy championship lead

By Tom Cairns
May 28, 2019
1 Mins read
Cacá Bueno won the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race in Berlin whilst Sérgio Jimenez finished second to take over the lead in the overall standings.
Formula 1

"I thought to myself, 'what would Niki do'" - Lewis Hamilton

By Tom Cairns
May 27, 2019
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton found his Monaco victory one of the toughest races he has to endure and dedicated his win to the late Niki Lauda.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton fights off Verstappen to win in Monaco

By Tom Cairns
May 26, 2019
4 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton has extended his lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship after winning the Monaco Grand Prix, but Mercedes’ run of consecutive 1-2 finishes ended as Valtteri Bottas could only manage third behind Sebastian Vettel.
Formula 1

"The key to Monaco is building your confidence" - Sergio Perez

By Tom Cairns
May 22, 2019
2 Mins read
Sergio Perez finds Monaco Grand Prix’s attrition to racing as a lottery and gives his analysis on how to progress through the race weekend.
Formula 1

"We've shown that the car is fast" - Romain Grosjean after First Point of 2019

By Tom Cairns
May 12, 2019
1 Mins read
Romain Grosjean was relieved to come away from the Spanish Grand Prix with his first point of the 2019 season.
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY

Bueno keeps his Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy title hopes alive with Monaco win

By Tom Cairns
May 11, 2019
1 Mins read
Caca Bueno won his second race of the season in the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy with victory on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Formula 2

Latifi's late surge sees him take F2 Feature Race win in Barcelona

By Tom Cairns
May 11, 2019
1 Mins read
Nicholas Latifi extended his lead at the top of the Formula 2 Championship with victory in the Feature Race in Spain.
Formula E

Rowland fastest overall in Monaco ePrix practice

By Tom Cairns
May 11, 2019
1 Mins read
Oliver Rowland was quickest throughout the two practice sessions for this weekend’s Monaco ePrix.
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY

Bueno to start on pole for Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race in Monaco

By Tom Cairns
May 11, 2019
1 Mins read
Caca Bueno is on pole position in Monaco for the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race.
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