May 23rd, 2013,
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Richard
.By Nick R of Setanta Sports. Brought to you by Allianz Ireland motor insuranceThe 2.075-mile, 19-turn Monaco Grand Prix takes place on the streets of Monte Carlo, and is considered one of the most prestigious races of the F1 calendar.Overtaking is nigh on impossible on the narrow circuit, so qualifying takes on even more importance that usual.Mercedes have taken three consecutive pole positions in the last three Grand Prix weekends in 2013, and are considered the favorites in Monaco despite their lack of race pace.Lewis Hamilton certainly sees it that way, saying that he will put everything into getting pole position
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May 13th, 2013,
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Richard
.By Dave of Setanta SportsFerrari and Fernando Alonso produced a stunning performance to win the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.Alonso, assisted by a bold four-stop strategy, came from fifth on the grid to secure victory at his home event, as Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen finished second, reducing the gap to championship leader Sebastian Vettel.Felipe Massa’s excellent third-place finish – the Brazilian was ninth on the grid – secured a double-podium result for Ferrari, with Vettel fourth.The champion’s Red Bull teammate, Mark Webber, was fifth, while polesitter Nico Rosberg ended up sixth, as the race pa
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May 10th, 2013,
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Richard
.By Nick R of Setanta SportsThe Circuit de Catalunya is one of the most familiar to Formula 1 drivers.The track hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the 23rd time this weekend, and two four-day tests prior to the season also take place at the circuit 20km outside Barcelona.Its expansive corners are a good test for downforce while the long straight requires a low level of drag, but the number of fast corners mean that overtaking chances are at a premium, apart from at turn 1 and turn 10.In 16 of the last 22 seasons, the winning team in Spain went on to lift the Constructors’ Championship, and current top team Red Bull will
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May 5th, 2013,
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Richard
.By Dave of Setanta SportsA brace of goals from Michael Fennelly proved crucial as Kilkenny beat Tipperary 2-17 to 0-20 to retain the Allianz National Hurling League Division 1 title.Fennelly struck the net twice with fine efforts during the opening period, with the Cats taking a two-point advantage into the break at their Nowlan Park home.Tipp had restored parity by the 50th minute, but immediately fell behind once again, and were unable to peg the All-Ireland champions back thereafter.The sides finished the game with 14 men apiece after JJ Delaney and Lar Corbett had been shown red cards for fighting early in the sec
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April 28th, 2013,
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Richard
.By Kieran O'DalyTwo late points from substitute Dean Rock helped Dublin beat Tyrone by 0-18 to 0-17 to win the Allianz Football League Division 1 final at Croke Park on Sunday.It was Dublin’s first league crown since 1993 and sets them up nicely for the championship as they look to challenge for honours once again.Bernard Brogan registered the opening score of the game with a free on two minutes before Sean Cavanagh equalised for Mickey Harte’s side. Brogan added another free before Diarmuid Connolly pointed twice in quick succession to give the Dubs a 0-04 to 0-01 lead with 12 minutes on the clock.Scores from Mattie
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April 21st, 2013,
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Richard
.By Dave of Setanta SportsSebastian Vettel extended his Formula 1 World Championship lead with victory in Sunday’s race at the Bahrain Grand Prix.Vettel triumphed in early battles with Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, who finished eighth after rear-wing problems, and polesitter Nico Rosberg. The Red Bull racer was essentially untouchable thenceforward.Lotus secured the second and third places on the podium. Kimi Raikkonen made a two-stop strategy work to finish behind Vettel after being eighth on the grid, while Grosjean came from eleventh to take third.Vettel leads Raikkonen by ten points in the drivers’ standings, with Alo
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