Online Sports Recap: Ferrari, Footy and the Six Nations
There’s never been a better time for an online sports recap. It’s been a hectic week in the world of sports, with some crazy events dominating the landscape. Hamilton has traded silver for red for 2025, the Premier League transfer window closes with a whimper, and the Six Nations is set to spark into life. Here at GamesBelt, we’ve got all the hottest sports stories lined up for a recap, giving you the ideal launchpad to have a punt on sports this February.
Hamilton Trades in His Silver Arrows for a Ferrari Ride
Pre-season testing isn’t due to begin for a fortnight, but the F1 circus is going absolutely nuts already, with the explosive announcement that after a decade at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton will be wearing Ferrari red in 2025. The news blew up the F1 scene, with the silly season (traditionally a mid-season period when driver seats change hands) beginning early. Sainz, it seems, is out of a ride for 2025 but will surely snap up a seat as many drivers’ contracts expire at the end of the season. If Verstappen runs away with the title in 2024, there’s still plenty of excitement to be had, as the entire season essentially becomes an audition for the second Silver Arrows seat alongside George Russell. With speculation rife, now may be the ideal time to start placing your bets on who will occupy that role next year. With GamesBelt’s sports news, we’ll keep you up to date every step of the way.
Premier League Transfer Window Closes
The Premier League transfer window is usually a time for splashing the cash. While the winter window generally sees less money spent amongst England’s top twenty clubs than the summer period, this year’s transfer window closed with a whimper. At just £100m (17 deals and 13 loans), it was officially the lowest January spend since 2011-2012, excluding the COVID period, contrasting with the £275m spent by clubs the season before. Overall, that takes the 2023/2024 season total to a record-breaking £2.5 billion overall. Now that the teams are set in stone for the remainder of the season, footy fans will no doubt have a clearer picture of who is where as we enter the final months of the title race and relegation battles. We’ve got our bets placed – what about you?
Have a Bet on the Six Nations
Today sees the start of the Six Nations. The annual competition is usually tricky to predict, as World Cup performance doesn’t always translate into this hotly contested competition. One thing you can take to the bank, though, is that France versus Ireland will be a classic. This unmissable fixture hasn’t failed to deliver for half a decade now, and there’s every sign that the opening game of this season’s tournament is shaping up to be just as epic. With France and Ireland both having won Grand Slams in 2022 and 2023, respectively, over the last two years, both are favourites to bag the honours this time around. However, never write off unfancied England or Wales, both of which have attractive long odds attached to them, if you fancy a wayward punt this February.
Enjoy Sports with GamesBelt’s Predictions
As always, GamesBelt will keep you in the loop with all the latest news from our favourite sports events. With the Six Nations and F1 seasons set to begin this month, alongside the Super Bowl and the ever-present Premier League, there’s plenty for you to digest at your favourite sportsbooks. We’ll keep you posted every step of the way, so check back soon for more top tips and news from GamesBelt.
