F1 Championship Odds

F1 Championship Odds: Verstappen Extends His Lead

With the Bahrain Grand Prix in the books, its time to update the F1 Championship odds. The first race of the F1 calendar often paints a picture of things to come. This year, nine teams are hoping that's not the case.

Check out the latest 2024 F1 Championship odds below.

F1 Drivers Championship Odds

Odds to win 2024 Drivers World Championship
DriverOdds
Max Verstappen-800
Charles Leclerc+1200
Lando Norris+2200
Lewis Hamilton+2500
Carlos Sainz Jr+2500
Sergio Perez+3300
George Russell+4000
Fernando Alonso+8000
Oscar Piastri+12500
Daniel Ricciardo+100000
Yuki Tsunoda+150000
Lance Stroll+150000
Alexander Albon+200000
Pierre Gasly+250000
Estaban Ocon+250000
Valterri Bottas+250000
Guanyu Zhou+250000
Kevin Magnussen+250000
Nico Hulkenburg+250000
Logan Sargeant+250000

Odds as of March. 4

F1 Championship Odds: Verstappen Extends His odds for Fourth Straight Championship

After a rather dull Bahrain Grand Prix, which Max Verstappen won by an incredible 22.4 seconds, sportsbooks have increased his lead atop the F1 Championship odds. 

Verstappen destroyed the field, defeating his teammate Sergio Perez by 22 seconds, and Carlos Sainz' Ferrari by over 25 seconds. Clearly, being four-tenths of a second per lap faster in preseason testing was a sign of things to come. The Dutch golden boy started the race in pole position, and after masterfully defending his position on the first turn, was hardly ever threatened.

Liberty Media, their sponsors and F1 fans will surely be hoping for a more competitive race in Saudi Arabia. Remember, Verstappen lapped the field in 2023, winning the F1 championship by an enormous 290 points, and taking home over 92% of points. If Bahrain is any indication, the Red Bull machine is well on its way to leaving the rest of the field in its dust once again.

That being said, navigating through the many twists and turns of a Formula 1 season doesn't come without risks. Many a championship have been decided due to power failures, accidents, or mistakes in the pit. However, Verstappen has proven his driving ability matches the meticulous preparation of his team.

Sprinkling a few coins on Leclerc could provide some value as the F1 season progresses. But at this point, Verstappen is the man to beat in the F1 Championship odds.

Last 10 F1 Championship Winners

Last 10 F1 Champions
YearChampionTeam
2023Max Verstappen (3)Red Bull
2022Max Verstappen (2)Red Bull
2021Max VerstappenRed Bull
2020Lewis Hamilton (7)Mercedes
2019Lewis Hamilton (6)Mercedes
2018Lewis Hamilton (5)Mercedes
2017Lewis Hamilton (4)Mercedes
2016Nico RosbergMercedes
2015Lewis Hamilton (3)Mercedes
2014Lewis Hamilton (2)Mercedes

 

F1 is undoubtedly the most top-heavy sport in the world. It is often dominated by teams and the best drivers of their era - a trend which has remained a constant since Michael Schumacher won five straight F1 championships in the early 2000s. His compatriot Sebastien Vettel than took over, winning four straight championships from 2010-2013, and setting the stage for future Red Bull dominance.

From there, Lewis Hamilton dominated the remainder of the 2010s, taking home six championships in seven years. Finally, Max Verstappen has won three straight F1 Championships in the dominate Red Bull machine.

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