Chris Boline
With more than a month until the season begins, the odds have been released from the very best sportsbooks offering Formula 1 odds. The 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton enters the season as the clear favorite to win it once again.
Formula 1 betting offers a lot more than just championship winners’ odds. There is always the option of betting on the dog in the race and the constructors’ championship offers great value.
We kick things off down under on the 21st of March, as we head to Melbourne. It is also the inaugural season for the Abu Dhabi track, which will conclude the season on the 5th of December.
We’ll take a look at those markets and offer some free picks from our motor racing experts, as we delve deep into how things may unfold this season.
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— Formula 1 (@F1) February 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton to win a record-breaking 8th title (-250)
Lewis Hamilton enters 2021 looking to win his 5th consecutive F1 title. An outrageous feat and something that will break the all-time record of F1 titles, reaching his 8th title at the age of 36.
There is little to say that the motor racing world doesn’t already know. He is so consistent and has the drive that very few pro athletes possess. Expect Hamilton to once again perform at each race and get his hands on the title.
Max Verstappen is the only other driver that is seen as a potential challenge to Hamilton in the eyes of the oddsmakers, coming in at +500. The German has shown consistency in recent years, but he still has a long way to go in terms of maturing into the sport.
Expect the title to look within the grasp of Verstappen throughout the season, but we expect the reigning F1 champion to cruise to another title without it really being that close after all.
98th pole secured 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/6vB6QBiS1z
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 28, 2020
Red Bull to win the constructors championship (+350)
A very bold prediction, given that Mercedes has won it every year since 2014 and Mercedes hasn’t really been challenged in some years now. However, new rule changes will benefit Redbull and will help them to make a bid for the title.
The new rules mean that Red Bull won’t be starting with a blank canvas in 2021, they will be able to carry over 60% of their car from the previous season.
In 2020, the team’s in-season development was great and with a more solid foundation to work from with the last season’s car, they’ll only improve. With Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the wheel, the Red Bull team could be a real nuisance for the mighty Mercedes team.
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— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 2, 2021
Vettel to finish in the top 5
At odds of +10000 to win the title, it’s unlikely the top-5 finish odds will be any more favorable for Vettel, which is a great value opportunity. The four-time champion will now be driving with Aston Martin, which gives him a chance to set a new pace.
He has a wealth of experience and knows how to lead a crew. If things begin to click for him, he may be able to sneak that 5th spot.
RedBull and Mercedes will likely run away with it, but there’s an opportunity there for the German. He will be driving alongside the young Lance Stroll and will provide great mentorship for the aspiring young driver.
The odds are great for this wager; when the bookmakers release the futures on this take a look!
Seb being Seb 😁#F1 #Vettel @ValtteriBottas pic.twitter.com/q5F3Pf7zpX
— Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews) February 4, 2021
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