Sportingbet F1 Betting Odds
Looking to place your bets on Formula 1, encapsulating the promise of speed, suspense, elegance and thrills all in one? Sportingbet South Africa has got you covered with the best that Formula 1 racing has to offer. Considered the crown jewel of motorsports, Formula 1 features the world’s best single-seat drivers in the most technologically-advanced , racing on circuits in some of the world’s most iconic venues.
Pinnacle of Racing - F1 Championship Explained
Formula 1 is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and owned by the Formula One Group. The Formula 1 season consists of a series of races, known as Grand Prix, which are competed worldwide on purpose-built circuits and public roads.
The Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship (WDC) is awarded to the most successful Formula 1 racing car driver over a season, as determined by a points system based on individual Grand Prix results. This has been considered the premier racing series since its debut season in 1950, which was won by Giuseppe Farina. The first driver to win multiple Championships was Alberto Ascari, in 1952 and 1953.
Since its inception, 33 drivers have won the Championship, with Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton holding the record for most titles, at seven. Schumacher also holds the record for most consecutive Drivers' Championships, winning five from 2000 to 2004. The United Kingdom has produced the most Champions overall (10), with Brazil, Germany and Finland next with three each. But how could we not include the “Flying Dutchman'' ‘Mad Max’ Verstappen, as he sets his sights on smashing every record in his journey at becoming the world's greatest.
F1 Betting Markets and Odds
Formula One racing offers so many betting opportunities throughout the season. Here are some to consider:
- Outright betting – a bet placed over the course of a season for the final outcome
- F1 driver’s champion – the driver that will win the season
- F1 constructors’ champion – the team that finishes with the most points
- F1 race podium finish – any driver to finish on the podium
- Driver v driver match bets – inter-team rivalries
- F1 race winner
- Fastest lap
- Pole position
Place Your Bets - Before the Race or Live
You can place your bets before the racing begins as always and with Sportingbet's amazing selection of F1 betting options you'll always find something to play. But much can happen in an F1 race - maybe your favourite crashes out in the first corner and your hopes of that big win are gone. Luckily Sportingbet also offers an exciting F1 live betting option where you can react to the events and place your bets live during the race or qualification!
Don’t get left in the dust this season, get started on your F1 betting with Sportingbet SA today and you could win big!