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Vince Pettit

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Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Checkered Flag who grew up visiting race circuits around the UK also a freelance motorsport PR officer. Outside of motorsport a lover of music, photography, NBA and NFL.
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Formula 1

McLaren's Gil De Ferran - Friday will be a busy day on-track

By Vince Pettit
July 17, 2018
1 Mins read

McLaren F1 Team Sporting Director Gil de Ferran is hoping for the best as the team head back to Germany for the first time in two years.

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Formula 1

Alonso sets sights on improving qualifying pace at German Grand Prix

By Vince Pettit
July 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso will be hoping for a strong performance in qualifying for the German Grand Prix this weekend as he looks to overtake Nico Hülkenberg in the Drivers’ championship.
Formula 1

Magnussen - Good flow of mixed corners, big braking zones, overtaking is possible at Hockenheimring

By Vince Pettit
July 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Haas F1 Team’s Kevin Magnussen is hoping for an exciting German Grand Prix that will provide plenty of overtaking opportunities through the “good flow of mixed corners, big braking zones, good medium-speed corners with banking, and high-speed corners.”
Formula 1

Magnussen not surprised at Haas pace as team target Renault in championship

By Vince Pettit
July 17, 2018
1 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen believes the Haas F1 Team has what it takes to take on the Renault factory team as Formula 1 heads in to the second half of the season.
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Disappointing Silverstone weekend for Fach Auto Tech

By Vince Pettit
July 14, 2018
1 Mins read
Fach Auto Tech had a frustrating weekend at Silverstone after only Nick Yelloly finished the race of the three car team.
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Gamble honoured to be part of Porsche Goodwood celebrations

By Vince Pettit
July 13, 2018
2 Mins read
Porsche Carrera Cup GB rookie George Gamble happy to be part of amazing Goodwood experience before racing resumes at Snetterton in two weeks time.
InterviewsPorsche Carrera Cup GB

Jamie Orton: "I do think I’m about to make a step pace wise"

By Vince Pettit
July 13, 2018
2 Mins read
We caught up with Porsche Carrera Cup GB Pro-Am points leader Jamie Orton as the series reaches the halfway point.
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Walter Lechner hits out at Porsche Supercup driving standards

By Vince Pettit
July 11, 2018
1 Mins read
Lechner Racing team principal Walter Lechner was disappointed that his drivers were on the receiving end of bad driving at Silverstone.
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Pereira angry with Andlauer after Silverstone clash

By Vince Pettit
July 11, 2018
1 Mins read
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup championship challenger left frustrated at Silverstone after clash with rival leaves him on the sidelines
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Preining questions rivals driving standards at Silverstone

By Vince Pettit
July 11, 2018
1 Mins read
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Austria winner and Porsche Junior Thomas Preining was disappointed with the driving standards of his fellow competitors which made it hard to make any progress in the Silverstone race.
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Michael Ammermüller extends Porsche Supercup lead

By Vince Pettit
July 11, 2018
1 Mins read
Reigning Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup champion couldn’t quite manage victory but comes away from Silverstone with a nine point advantage in the championship.
Formula 1

Vjiay Mallya - "To score seven points in our home race feels good"

By Vince Pettit
July 11, 2018
1 Mins read
Two cars in the top ten for Sahara Force India despite Perez having to make a fight back from a first corner incident.
Formula 1

Frederic Vasseur disappointed with result, but happy with Sauber progress

By Vince Pettit
July 10, 2018
1 Mins read
Frederic Vasseur sees the silver lining in the British Grand Prix weekend despite losing out on potential points with a DNF and driver error.
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Sharp narrowly misses out on top ten Porsche Supercup finish at Silverstone

By Vince Pettit
July 10, 2018
1 Mins read
Progress for Tom Sharp at home race helps make up for Austrian disappointment.
Formula 1

Steiner disappointed with Haas F1 result despite points finish

By Vince Pettit
July 10, 2018
1 Mins read
Frustration growing at Haas F1 as Romain Grosjean records another DNF while team mate Magnussen finishes in the points.
Porsche Carrera Cup GBPorsche Mobil 1 Supercup

Wrigley impresses on Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup debut

By Vince Pettit
July 10, 2018
2 Mins read
Porsche Carrera Cup GB race winner Tom Wrigley impressed the series regulars as he made his Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup debut at Silverstone, supporting the British Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Renault still searching for pace after mixed weekend at Silverstone

By Vince Pettit
July 10, 2018
1 Mins read
Renault remain the best team outside of the top three, but they still know there is a lot of work to be done with their qualifying performance.
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