Simon Andrews

One of the most prestigious and famous motorsport events in the world. The Monaco GP, the Indianapolis 500, and the 24 hours of Le Mans form the triple crown of automobile racing. The most desirable podiums for any racing driver. The Monaco Grand Prix pre-dates the current Formula 1 World Championship. Antony Noghès, the man who suggested the now internationally adopted checkered flag, founded the race in 1929. History was made on 14 April 1929 as William Grover-Williams won the first Monaco Grand Prix. The events legacy is preserved to this day as the last corner is named after the track’s founder, and a statue of Grover-Williams and his Bugatti Type 35B sits in the heart of Monaco. Statue of William Grover-Williams in Monaco Source: TripAdvisor Until the Grand Prix inevitable cancellation in 2020 it had been held for 64 consecutive years. From the simpler early years to the complex speed machines of the modern day. The Monaco Grand Prix became part of the Formula 1 World Championship

North Melbourne leave UTAS Stadium victorious after an impressive comeback win over Hawthorn. After being run over by Hawthorn in the first half, North Melbourne’s leaders stood up and dominated in the third quarter, especially the midfield trio of Ben Cunnington, Jack Ziebell and Todd Goldstein. The Roos leaders made way for their youngsters to shine. The young core stood up against their fellow Tassie tenants with dominant displays on all areas of the ground. David Noble highlighted these efforts in his post-game press conference. “Our leaders have been fantastic for us the last four-five weeks,” he said. “It’s a credit to the group of mids in there that allows for Jy (Simpkin) to do what he did today.” Simpkin is an obvious choice for best on ground with 38 disposals, nine tackles and 23 contested possessions. The 23-year-old is taking his game to a new level this year, averaging 24 disposals a game. He even garnered the praise of Hawthorn coach Alistair Clarkson, calling him an “em