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
Driver | Odds |
---|---|
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.
Max Verstappen wins Round 1 at Bahrain 🇧🇠a super start with the fastest lap.
— r (@whyactsosus) March 2, 2024
P1 Max
P2 Perez
P3 Sainz (driver of the day)#f1 pic.twitter.com/GiQ7HgLgbr
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
Year | Champion | Team |
---|---|---|
2023 | Max Verstappen (3) | Red Bull |
2022 | Max Verstappen (2) | Red Bull |
2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
2020 | Lewis Hamilton (7) | Mercedes |
2019 | Lewis Hamilton (6) | Mercedes |
2018 | Lewis Hamilton (5) | Mercedes |
2017 | Lewis Hamilton (4) | Mercedes |
2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
2015 | Lewis Hamilton (3) | Mercedes |
2014 | Lewis 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.