How to Bet on F1 Races (Starting with the Belgian GP)

Introduction to F1 Betting

Formula 1 betting has grown in popularity in recent years and has now become one of the go-to sports at bookmakers across the country. Its fast-paced nature makes for thrilling and engaging betting over the course of a race weekend, from predicting who will be on pole to who will finish the race in first place. 

There is no time like the present, and there is no better race to start your betting on F1 with than the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. One of the longest-serving races on the calendar and one of the traditional old-school style race tracks.

Popular F1 Betting Markets

There are lots of Formula One betting markets available to bettors, and we have taken a look at some of the most popular ones below.

Race Winner

One of the most popular and simplest ways to place bets on F1 is by predicting who you think will be the winner of the race. To place a race winner bet, simply head to the Formula 1 section at your chosen bookmaker and place your bet on who you think will cross the line first. If your selection wins the race, your race winner bet should be a success!

Podium Finish

Another exciting way to bet on Formula One is to predict who you think will finish on the podium. This involves three chances for your bet to win by you correctly predicting a driver to finish in either first, second, or third place. This does not matter which order or which place, just as long as one of the drivers you bet on finished on the podium.

Pole Position

This bet involves punters predicting who they think will secure pole position for the race. It is decided the day before the race and is a great way to get involved with more than just the race on Sunday. If the driver that you predict to be in pole position secures it come the end of Q3, your bet should be a success.

Futures

These bets involve making predictions early on in the season about who will be in the running for or win the drivers' and constructors' championships. With so much to happen during a season and regulation changes over the summer break coming into play, it can be anyone's game, and it's a great opportunity to claim potentially good odds!

What to Consider before Placing F1 bets

When placing your F1 bets, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure that you are placing the most informed and accurate bets.

• Driver Form - Check out the recent form and performances of drivers to see who could be in with contention of securing a result. Look out for anyone in form, out of form, or even a mix of form to identify any potential upsets. 

• Circuit - Make yourself aware of the track that is being raced at, any difficult sections, corners, DRS zones, and more to help see what cars could benefit the most at any certain track.

• Previous Results - Take the time to look at previous results in not only the races leading up to the Grand Prix you are looking at betting on, but also previous results at that same circuit to see who could potentially be on the top step of the podium again.

• Weather - Always check what the weather could be doing for the race, as this can affect drivers, performances, strategies, and the results. Check for wet weather conditions in particular.

Belgian Grand Prix: Betting Guide

Home to the most famous sequence of corners on the calendar, known as Eau Rouge, Spa is one of Formula 1 drivers' most loved circuits. 

It is the longest track on the race calendar, with some of the most challenging fast corners, a mix of long straights, and, in the wet, one of the hardest and most entertaining to navigate. 

We recommend researching the weather conditions ahead of a race weekend, particularly in Spa. It is also worthwhile looking at previous wet race results, incidents, and performances.

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