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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 E

Vergne on pole in Monaco after Rowland's penalty

By Tom Cairns
May 11, 2019
1 Mins read

Jean-Eric Vergne to start on pole for the Monaco ePrix, as Oliver Rowland’s grid penalty leaves him fourth on the grid.

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Formula 1

Mercedes have the edge over Ferrari in Spain on Friday

By Tom Cairns
May 10, 2019
2 Mins read
Mercedes topped both practice sessions and seemingly look to make it five from five in 2019.
Formula E

Audi look to maintain title challenge as they head to Monaco

By Tom Cairns
May 10, 2019
1 Mins read
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler seeking winning glory on the rich and famous Monaco track for this weekend’s Formula E race.
Formula E

Venturi looking to win on their return to home soil

By Tom Cairns
May 10, 2019
2 Mins read
Venturi have their sights set on this weekend’s Monaco ePrix, as Edoardo Mortara and Felipe Massa intend to excel at the Principality.
Formula 3General Formula 3

Piquet ends season-opening F3 practice session on top

By Tom Cairns
May 10, 2019
1 Mins read
Pedro Piquet was fastest for Trident in the practice session for the opening round of the 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship in Barcelona.
Formula 1

Winter testing results can help us in this race - Kimi Raikkonen

By Tom Cairns
May 10, 2019
1 Mins read
Kimi Raikkonen’s winter testing mileage gives him belief that Alfa Romeo can carry on the promising the start they have had with the Finn.
Formula 1

Alexander Albon: "Our aim is to be consistently in the top ten!"

By Tom Cairns
May 10, 2019
1 Mins read
Alexander Albon is excited for his first European race in Formula 1 and thinks his experience in Barcelona can give him the confidence he needs to finish in the points this weekend.
Formula 1

We can convert testing data into a strong result - Kevin Magnussen

By Tom Cairns
May 7, 2019
1 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen thinks Haas’ progress with their 2019 car can help them compare what they had from pre-season testing to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

I've already endured difficult experiences in my career - George Russell

By Tom Cairns
May 7, 2019
2 Mins read
George Russell believes his previous difficult periods in his career has helped him cope with the problems Williams have had so far this year.
Formula 1

"Every area of the car needs to be improved" - Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Tom Cairns
May 6, 2019
1 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr.’s feedback on McLaren’s MCL34 suggests that they can take the fight to the leaders but only for “every area” of the car to be improved.
Formula 1

Red Bull's Christian Horner: "We decided to make sure that we got Max to the finish"

By Tom Cairns
May 2, 2019
2 Mins read
Christian Horner took the decision to accept fourth position for Max Verstappen after Pierre Gasly’s driveshaft failure in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Formula 1

The tyres didn't give the performance I'd expected - Sebastian Vettel

By Tom Cairns
April 29, 2019
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel had an untroubled drive but did not have pace to challenge Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas for the race win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Nico Hülkenberg: "We couldn't find that sweet spot with the car or the tyres"

By Tom Cairns
April 28, 2019
1 Mins read
Nico Hulkenberg’s qualifying was less than he hoped after being knocked out in Q1 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Formula E

Audi leave Rome worried after mediocre result

By Tom Cairns
April 18, 2019
1 Mins read
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler’s race result in the Rome ePrix has the team playing catch-up and losing more ground in the title race.
Formula 1

"Pace was slightly better than expected" - George Russell

By Tom Cairns
April 16, 2019
1 Mins read
George Russell saw an improvement in pace for Williams in the Chinese Grand Prix despite tyre problems during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Formula E

HWA seal first Formula E podium with Vandoorne in Rome

By Tom Cairns
April 16, 2019
2 Mins read
HWA Racelab had plenty to smile about as Stoffel Vandoorne achieved his and the team’s best result with a third place finish in the Rome ePrix
Formula 1

Points the best we can ask for - Daniel Ricciardo

By Tom Cairns
April 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo felt that Renault did the best they could to help him bag his first points for his new team in the Chinese Grand Prix.
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