A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag

After 15 years of bringing motorsport coverage to our dedicated readers, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce the closure of TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk. This decision hasn’t been made lightly.

The motorsport media landscape has changed dramatically since our inception in 2009. What was once a relatively modest space has become increasingly crowded, with numerous outlets competing for attention in an oversaturated market. While competition can be healthy, the current media environment demands resources and time commitments that, as an independent outlet, we find increasingly challenging to meet while maintaining our high standards.

Since our founding in 2009, TCF has grown beyond anything I could have imagined. What started as a passion project has evolved into a respected voice in motorsport journalism, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.

One of my proudest achievements has been providing a platform for talented journalists and photographers to showcase their work and develop their careers. It brings me immense joy to see many of our former contributors now working professionally in motorsport, covering events worldwide for major publications and teams. Your success is a testament to your talent and dedication, and I’m honoured that TCF could play a small part in your journey.

To our contributors past and present (full list at end): thank you for your tireless work, professionalism, and enthusiasm. Your commitment to delivering quality coverage has been the backbone of our success. Whether you wrote a single article or hundreds, each of you helped build this platform into what it became.

To our readers: thank you for your unwavering support over the years. Your engagement, comments, and passion for motorsport made every late night and every deadline worthwhile. You’ve been the driving force behind everything we’ve done.

While this chapter is coming to an end, the memories and achievements we’ve shared will always remain. I hope that in some way, TCF has contributed positively to the motorsport community and helped foster the next generation of motorsport media professionals.

Though the website itself will be closing, our vibrant community will continue to thrive through our Discord channel, Facebook community groups, WhatsApp channels, and Reddit presence. I encourage all our readers to stay connected through these platforms, where we can continue to share our passion for motorsport and maintain the strong community we’ve built together over the years.

Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey.

Vince Pettit
Founder & Editor
www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk

TCF Role Call

A massive thank you to all of our contributors since the inception of TCF, also to those media representatives along the way who have accommodated us.

Aaron Rook, Abel Cruz, Adan El-Farzazi, Adam Arbon, Adam Bath, Adam Johnson, Adam Morgan, Adela, Ahmad Al Harthy, Alasdair Lindsay, Alessio Campigotto, Alex Goldschmidt, Alex Griffin, Alex MacDowall, Alex Morgan, Alice Cipolat, Alice Holloway, Andrew Calder, Andy Champness, Anna Schuurmans, Archie Hamilton, Aron Smith, Ashley Cline, Ashley Hambly, Becca Stubbs, Ben Carr, Ben Huntley, Bethany Andrews, Bethonie Waring, Caitlin, Callum House, Callum Lewis, Callum Voisin, Carlton Danga, Charli Andrews, Charles Fox, Charles Oladeji, Charlotte Hardy, Chloe Grant, Chloe Hewitt, Chris Atikinson, Chris Gurton, Connor Edwards, Connor Jackson, Connor Stringer, Craig Boon, Craig Edwards, Craig McAllister, Craig Robertson, Craig Venn, Dai McCann, Dan Cammish, Dan Mason, Dan Wells, Daniel Ewart, Daniel Lawrence, Daniel Lloyd, Darius Needham, David Bean, David Pittard, David Rodgers, Denis Hardy, Dino Zamparelli, Dominik Wilde, Ed Spencer, Elfyn Evans, Ellie Jane, Emil Bernstorff, Emily Linscott, Emily Macbeth, Emmanuel Baako, Erick Hernandez, Fergus Mckie, Findlay Grant, Frank Parker, Fred Pettit, Gabe Perrin, Gemma Bray, George W, George Wilson, Georgina Yeomans, Grant Rivers, Griffin Schmoyer, Hal Messer, Hannah Ellis, Harry Slade, Helena Hicks, Hunter Bosworth, Ian Price, Jack Cunnane, Jack Finnie, Jack Mackenzie, Jacob Awcock, Jacob Bosley, Jacob Gill, Jai Fletcher, Jake Boxall-Legge, Jake Handley, Jake Kilshaw, Jake Nichol, Jake Williams-Smith, James Bowers, James Broomhead, James Calado, James Charman, James Clark, James Eagles, James Kirk, James Mc Cann, James Newbold, James Parker, James Singleton, James Strange, James Thomas, James Thompson, James Warnette, Jamie Arkle, Jamie Chadwick, Jamie Partis-Nelson, Jaquob Crooke, Jasmine Butler, Jean-Paul Hackett, Jess Shanahan, Joanna Cole, Joe Briley, Joe Diamond, Joe Ellis, Joe Finnerty, Joe Hudson, Joe McCormick, Jon Lancaster, Jonathan Whitney, Jordan Aylott, Jordan Groves, Jordan King, Jordi Wood, Joseph Borg, Josh Bell, Josh Cook, Josh Disborough, Joshua Close, Josie Smith, Justin Nguyen, Katy McConnachie, Kay van Berlo, Kelvin Naicker, Kevin Ambrose, Kieran Forrest, Kris Quinn, Kyle Hall, Laura Allard, Laura Tillet, Lauren Taylor, Leann Boone, Lee Bonham, Leigh O’Gorman, Linda Pettit, Louis Suddaby, Luke Davenport, Mark Byrne, Mark Cridland, Mark Foley, Mark Martin, Martyn Pass, Matt Bristow, Matt Jeffray, Matthew McMahon, Max Coates, Max Palermo, Max Pearce, Maurice Henry, Megan Cantle, Melissa Chappelhow, Michael Callander, Michael Passingham, Michael Trusler, Michael Tuohy, Mitch Gilbert, Mike Widdowson, Morgan Price, Nat Jarvis, Nathan Hine, Nathan Purchase, Nelson Espinal, Nic Hamilton, Nicholas Short, Nick Golding, Nick Oliver, Nick Richardson, Nick Smith, Nick Turner, Nigel Chiu, Oli Webb, Oliver Clarke, Olivia Dellar, Ollie Chadwick, Paolo Iantosca, Paul Hensby, Paul Turner, Peter Allen, Phil Beckett, Phil Kinch, Pontus Lindroos, Rachel Hack, Reece Barr, Richard Plant, Rico Lievens, Rob Durrant, Rob Every, Rob Jaina, Robert Jones, Robert Percy, Ross Messinger, Ross Sheppard, Ross Wylie, Ryan Ashenhurst, Ryan Lilly, Samuel Gill, Sara Smith, Sarah Jones, Scott Douglas, Scott Mitchell, Scott Wilkes, Seb Gigner, Senna Hamilton, Seth Hine, Shweta Grace, Simon Paice, Stacy Guiney, Steve White, Steve Wood, Steven Batey, Steven Knightley, Steven McAleer, Stuart Richards, Sudha Sundararaj, Tatiana Calderon, Taylor Powling, Tim Lumb, Tio Ellinas, Tom Cairns, Tom Errington, Tom Howard, Tom Ingram, Tom Jackson, Tom Jeffries, Tom Leach, Tom Surgay, Tommaso Zurli, Tony Lynch, Tyler Benoit, Victor Peraire, Will Aspin, Will Bratt, William Brierty, and Zoe Wenham.