8 things we learnt from the Monaco Grand Prix

Hamilton claimed his first win of the year at the Monaco Grand Prix, and here are seven other things we learnt from round six of the Formula One season, brought to you by Kyle Archer.

The rain lashed down on the Principality of Monaco come race day, hampering Red Bull’s strategic qualifying play of sending Ricciardo out on the supersofts in Q2. Come the race though, a pit stop error by the team cost Ricciardo the win as Hamilton snuck through to claim his first victory of the season. 

8 things we learnt from the Spanish Grand Prix

Mercedes went to war, Verstappen made history and Renault are improving the engine. Here are eight things we learnt from the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, by Kyle Archer.

Hamilton knew he needed a result going into Spain on the back of yet another Nico Rosberg victory. But after a race-ending collision between the duo, Max Verstappen and Red Bull took full advantage to re-write history as the new, youngest ever, Grand Prix victor.

Red Bull relegate Kvyat and promote Verstappen

On the back of an awful Russian Grand Prix, Red Bull shake up their driver line up for Spain. Kyle Archer writes.

In a move to protect their star of the future, Red Bull drop Daniil Kvyat and rush Max Verstappen into the main team for the Spanish Grand Prix onwards. The move comes on the back of Kvyat making contact with Vettel twice during the opening lap in Sochi, costing the team a strong result.

8 things we learnt from the Russian Grand Prix

Four races into the year and Rosberg continues to lead the way. But what else can we take from Russia? Here are eight talking points from Kyle Archer.

Sochi had been the home of two victories for Lewis Hamilton going into Russia this year. However just leaving with second was a victory for Lewis this time as Mercedes hit reliability issues again. But they were not alone in struggling in Sochi as frustrations boiled at Ferrari when Vettel and Kvyat clashed.

Scudetto After Scudetto After Scudetto

Another Serie A and another title for Juventus. It sounds like a broken record, but it was not that long ago that the most supported club in Italy was in turmoil. Their 32^nd Scudetto was confirmed on Monday after their nearest rival, Napoli, lost to Roma. Juve had already celebrated like they had won the title on Sunday in an away win over Fiorentina but it was confirmed on Monday.

This title was something extra special in the way it was won. Not only is it the 5^th consecutive title for the Bianconeri, but it was a comeback. On the 28^th of October Juventus sat 12^th eleven points off the leaders, and with calls for Massimiliano Allegri’s head. The board was stoic though and Juve went on a run of twenty-four wins in twenty-five games. They have clinched the title with three games to spare. Gigi Buffon who has won seven Scudetto’s with Juventus (and two that have been stripped) said that because of the way it was done this was the best yet. “This is the best Scudetto ever because it has come from an incredible demonstration of strength. It’s a victory for a granite, cohesive group.”. Juventus have experienced a meteoric rise since 2006.

The Grand National On Its Best Behaviour

This weekend sees the return of one of the biggest races in the world and definitely the biggest horse race. Horse Racing was dragged through the mud last month at the Cheltenham Festival and organisers will be hoping that they can put the focus back on the horses.

Last month at the Cheltenham Festival lower league professional footballers were caught in a disgusting act. James Collins and Samir Carruthers, both formerly of Aston Villa FC, were inebriated and photographed urinating into glasses and pouring it away. This behaviour is the sort that Horse Racing aficionados want to lose from the papers. Posters surround London leading up to these races promoting an almost party like atmosphere.

8 things we learnt from the Bahrain Grand Prix

Two races into the year and things and starting to become clear in Formula One. Read on as Kyle Archer talks through eight things we learnt from the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Formula One is leaving itself with egg on its face whether they like it or not when it comes to qualifying. But when it comes to the race, the action is hot and fiercely contested throughout the field. Even if Rosberg did win the Bahrain Grand Prix at a canter with only back markers in his sights, continue his winning streak and set himself up perfectly for a historic first championship win.

8 Things We Learnt From The Australian Grand Prix

After Formula One kicked off the 2016 season, Kyle Archer takes a look at eight things we learnt from the Australian Grand Prix.

Australia. The opening race of the 2016 Formula One season started as a damp squib but ended with a solid race Down Under. With the weekend as a whole drawing much speculation and scrutiny at the new elimination qualifying format. Yet come Sunday, that format was supposedly abolished before 57-laps of action saw Nico Rosberg open the campaign with a win.

Formula One 2016 | A preview to the season

With the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Kyle Archer previews the 2016 Formula One season.

Grab your passports and meet me in Melbourne, as Formula One is back and ready to go. Just a few days now remain until the F1 paddock crawls out onto the streets and begins the longest season in Formula One’s history. But will Hamilton make it a hat-trick of championships or can someone stop Hammer-Time?

Festival of Four Legs

This week is The Cheltenham Festival 2016 and while if you don’t know anything about Horse Racing you will be oblivious, it is the pinnacle of the British racing season. Yes, there is more prize money elsewhere, and more prestigious, but nothing comes close to the pure party atmosphere that the festival produces.

The Cheltenham Festival lasts for three days and has a plethora of races on offer including nine Grade 1 races. Of these nine the Gold Cup is the biggest race. Its prize money is only second to The Grand National with the prize money on offer at £550,000 for the winning horse. Other big races are the World Hurdles and Champions Hurdles.