#Esteban Ocon

The Dutchman has a long career ahead of him, the next chapter begins in Bahrain this March and a third F1 title beckons this season for Max. Last season was entirely different from his first title win. Where the latter came down to the wire, Verstappen cruised to the title in spectacular fashion in the former. With such a comfortable win, it would…

LEWIS HAMILTON wants a five-team tussle for the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship. The 2022 season was dominated by Red Bull, who triumphed in 17 of the 22 races. This led to Max Verstappen romping to the title, with Red Bull easily winning the constructors championship too. Hamilton's Mercedes showed signs of life towards the end of the campaign,…

Who's favourite to win the 2020 British Grand Prix? How about the favourite to take pole position, fastest lap, or even the odds of a Safety Car appearing? Here are the latest odds for the fourth race of the 2020 season, as provided by 188BET.COM… 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form - so for every $1 wagered you would win the figure…

Location: Le Castellet, France Course: Circuit Paul Ricard Course Length: 5.842 KM Laps: 53 Ferrari has won consecutive races, yet still enters the French Grand Prix 56 points behind Red Bull in the constructor standings. That's due to both poor strategic decisions, which caused Charles Leclerc to finish fourth at Silverstone, and unreliability,…

After winning a record 15 races during the 2022 Formula 1 season, two-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen is unsurprisingly the favorite to win a third consecutive title in 2023. The Red Bull driver has won 25 of the 44 races that have been contested since the start of the 2021 season, yet interestingly enough, he was not the preseason…

The title will be decided this weekend as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen enter the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix level on points. Who's favourite to win the final race of the season? 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every $1 wagered you would win the figure represented by the odds; so if Max Verstappen is favourite at 1.50, you would win…

We've made it to the final race of F1 season before summer break, this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Last week in France, Ferrari seemed to shoot themselves in the foot in their hopes of winning the F1 Constructors Cup. Charles Leclerc was leading the race early before a spin-out led to a crash. His teammate, Carlos Sainz, was forced to start at…

A 2022 Formula 1 title fight that, pre-season, had the potential to be a three-way one soon became a two-horse race when the campaign got under way, before hopes of even that began to evaporate as Max Verstappen tightened his grip on a second crown. So, how accurately did our 2022 predictions stand up come the end of the year? We asked The Race's…

The 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix will race from the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary in the 13th round of the 2022 Formula One World Championship season coming up on this Sunday, July 31 (TV-ESPN, TIME-9 am EDT/8 am CDT/5 am MDT/6 am PDT). There is an F1 circuit record 22 Grand Prixs being held this current 2022 F1 season, including the inaugural…

The soccer fever must have been on a high amongst the F1 drivers, as it was around the world, during the FIFA World Cup final. Several drivers had predicted their favorites to win the Cup. Eventually, it was Lionel Messi and Argentina who took that elusive victory. Nonetheless, there have been debates on who is the GOAT between Messi and his…

Round 4 of the 2022 season comes from Imola - and with Ferrari on home soil, will the tifosi roar their drivers to victory this weekend? Let's look to see whether the Scuderia are favourites as we break down the betting odds ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every $1 wagered you would win the…

The new regulations did not quite fully deliver in 2022, but no matter, F12023 gives new hope as the teams put that learning to use. Working in tandem with the budget cap, the fresh Technical Regulations that were rolled out for 2022 are designed to make the cars easier for another driver to follow, thus boosting overtaking opportunities. And with…

We have reached the summer break in the 2022 Formula One World Championship. 13 races have already taken place, with nine races scheduled for the second phase of the season. Max Verstappen leads the World Drivers' Championship by 80 points, leaving Charles Leclerc and the rest of the chasing pack with plenty of work to do. As it stands, the…

It's that time of year again which all F1 writers dread…looking back at those silly predictions they had forgotten about. You can read (laugh) at all of our predictions we made back in March here, or just go right ahead and follow the thrilling battle for P1, the podium spots and the haunted wooden spoon. Who will be Drivers' World Champion? (1…

Formula 1 predictions are hard to make, which makes it reassuring to see that even the drivers themselves are not all that accurate. Ahead of the campaign, all 20 drivers were asked by the Formula 1 YouTube channel to make some predictions, which in Kevin Magnussen's case is all the more impressive considering he had just been parachuted back into…

Entering British Grand Prix race weekend, Red Bull's Max Verstappen was listed by WynnBET as the betting favorite to secure the victory, which would be his sixth of the 2021 Formula 1 season. He has won the last three and four of the last five races, and Red Bull have won five in a row. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who has won three of the four races…

Formula 1's 2022'silly season' certainly lived up to its name - much of it unwittingly sparked by Sebastian Vettel. The 35-year-old German was something of a firebrand at one time, but has mellowed considerably now he is a father of three and an activist for social and environmental causes. All he did was decide the end of 2022 was the time for him…

Red Bull and Max Verstappen have been relentless this year, and even after winning the championship, it doesn't appear like they will take their foot off the gas anytime soon. Verstappen won his 13th race of the 2022 season last week at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, tying the single-season victory record with three races still…

Hamilton has won each of the last three races and is level on points with Verstappen, but the latter would be World Champion if they finish the campaign with the same total because he has racked up more race victories than the seven-time title winner. But Mercedes - who won every Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2014 until Verstappen's triumph last year…

It's the Dutchman who gets the nod as the slight favourite this time out, with Betfair offering 6/5 on Verstappen to become the first Red Bull driver to win the Australian Grand Prix since Sebastian Vettel cruised to victory in 2011. Vettel also triumphed twice in Melbourne with Ferrari in 2017 and 2018, and it's no surprise that the bookies think…

With four races remaining on the 22-race 2022 Formula 1 calendar, the world championship has already been won. There is a maximum of 112 points still on the table for each driver, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen owns a 113-point lead over teammate Sergio Perez in second place and a 114-point lead over Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in third. Verstappen…

Four weeks after the conclusion of the dramatic 22-race 2021 Formula 1 season at Yas Marina Circuit, it still seems as though the start of the 23-race 2022 season is pretty far off. But preseason testing is scheduled to begin next month, the 10-team, 20-driver lineup for the year is solidified (provided there are no unexpected retirements), and…

Formula 1 has returned to Montreal for the first time since 2019, and what a race is in prospect. Red Bull have turned the tables on their Ferrari rivals, with a string of recent strong results and both drivers firing on all cylinders. Ferrari meanwhile have seen their early season pace advantage disappear, and instead have started to stutter with…

The 2022 Formula 1 season came to an end on Sunday with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, meaning that the 15-week countdown to the 2023 campaign is officially on. Red Bull's Max Verstappen capped off a dominant championship-winning season with a record 15th victory, and it is no surprise that the two-time reigning champion is the…

Carlos Sainz is Formula 1's latest winner, having taken top spot at the British Grand Prix - but he's not the favorite this time around as Red Bull head to the Red Bull Ring, its home race, aiming to consolidate its leads in the drivers' and constructors' championships. It's very much a four-way fight between the two Red Bull drivers, Max…

The teams are heading to familiar ground this weekend, with Barcelona playing host to the sixth round of the season. Everyone was here back in February for pre-season running, so this weekend should prove an interesting benchmark in how far these 2022 cars have come since those initial laps. Add in plenty of upgrades throughout the field, and the…

The drivers are gearing up to go racing for the final time this year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but how are the odds shaping up for this weekend's action? Let's take a look... 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every $1 wagered you would win the figure represented by the odds; so, if Verstappen is favourite at 1.50, you would win…

While Sergio Perez took the spoils in Monaco two weeks ago, it's his teammate Max Verstappen who is considered most likely to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The bookies have got the championship leader priced at 5/4 to make it five race wins on the bounce for Red Bull, but the days when Perez was 16/1 to win races are done for now as the Mexican is…

Who's the favourite to take victory at the inaugural 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone? How about the favourite to take pole position, fastest lap, or even the odds of a Safety Car appearing? Here are the latest odds for the fifth race of the 2020 season, as provided by 188BET.COM… 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form - so for every…

They say if you want excitement on track, just add water. But sometimes just the threat of wet weather is enough. Rain has been on the forecast all weekend, and having dampened the track before the start of qualifying, it was looming large on the radar again as the top-10 shootout got underway. It forced teams and drivers to do their best to…

F1 moves on to Sao Paulo and the Interlagos circuit for the penultimate round of the 2022 season, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen looking to add yet another victory to his tally, while rivals Ferrari and Mercedes aim for what would be morale-boosting wins of their own. Let's look at how the odds are shaping up ahead of the action in Brazil. 188BET's…

Location: Mexico City, Mexico Course: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Course Length: 4.304 KM Laps: 71 Red Bull has clinched both the driver and constructor championships, so we won't have any drama for the top spots in any of the last three races of the season. There's still plenty on the line. Charles Leclerc is clinging to a two-point lead for…

Esteban Ocon is the calm centre of the Alpine maelstrom in 2022. Insulated from the driver market shenanigans by his long-term contract and eschewing the reliability gripes of his team-mate, he's kept his head down, scored consistently and continued laying the foundations for what he hopes will be a winning future with Alpine. Consequently, it's…

Others puzzle over computer monitors installed in the center of the garage. They, along with 14 more sitting in a silent mission-control-like room in the paddock, are looking to minimize milliseconds as Alpine's two drivers race around the track at 200 miles per hour. Formula 1's open-wheel single-seaters emit more than a million data points per…

David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports Max Verstappen extended his championship lead with victory at the French Grand Prix It was a weekend to forget for Ferrari, as Charles Leclerc crashed out, and strategic errors cost Carlos Sainz a place on the podium The unrelenting Formula 1 season continues this weekend, as the Hungarian Grand Prix takes place seven…

Formula 1 is back at the Suzuka International Racing Course for the first time since 2019 as the Japanese Grand Prix returns to the calendar. With an average speed of 153mph (240km/h), Suzuka is one of the quickest tracks on the F1 calendar and has become a drivers' favourite since its introduction into the sport in 1987. Designed by John…

As Formula 1 heads to the Nurburgring for the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix, let's take a look at the betting lines for this weekend's action, as provided by 188BET.COM. 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every $1 wagered you would win the figure represented by the odds; so if Lewis Hamilton is favourite at 1.50, you would win $1.50 for every…

The Formula 1 Championship will continue this week with the 2022 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Charles Leclerc took the pole position on Saturday, while Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will start second and third. Here, check out everything you need to know about this race such as the preview, predictions and odds. You can watch it…

Formula 1 moves on to Mexico City this weekend with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen chasing what would be a record-breaking 14th win of the season, having equalled Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel's record of 13 last time out in the United States. But what are the odds of that happening? 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every…

So, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, and cost caps have dominated Formula media coverage all season long. As the Formula One season returns to the American continents for three of the final four races of the season, much of the speculation and action off-track is related to the 2023 season. That doesn't mean we don't have an exciting race weekend with…

Formula 1 made the first of three stops in the Americas, starting at America's home of Formula 1: the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. After Apple CEO Tim Cook barely waved the checkered flag, Red Bull officially claimed their first double World Championship since Sebastian Vettel's last year of dominance for…

Formula 1 has headed Stateside to Miami for what should be a glitzy affair, with the drivers set to master a brand new track. Red Bull are the ones riding high thanks to their one-two last time out, taking the fight to their Ferrari rivals, who had a much tougher time of it in Imola. But who will come home victorious in the Sunshine State? Let's…

David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports Max Verstappen crowned world champion after dramatic Japanese Grand Prix Second race held in the United States this season is staged on Sunday, October 23 There are just four races remaining on the Formula 1 calendar this season, and the action moves to Austin for the United States Grand Prix at the end of October.…

Formula 1's return to Suzuka for the first time in three years delivered half the racing action we expected but far more drama than was anticipated. It resulted in a Sunday with a wide variety of winners and losers, as our writers explain: Yes, a shortened race with a confusing awarding of full points is not the ideal way to win a title on paper…

Timing is everything in Formula 1. Some drivers make all the right moves effortless and glide serenely through their careers, but others don't have that luxury. Pierre Gasly certainly hasn't, until now. Prior to his unexpected move to Alpine for 2023, Gasly's timing has been off. That's not through any fault of his own, for just as the cascade…

Zhou Guanyu become the 17th driver confirmed as part of the 2023 Formula 1 lineup when Alfa Romeo confirmed that they had extended his contract through next year amid a solid rookie season. With the confirmation, the 23-year-old Chinese driver is the 16th driver locked into his seat for next year, as one of the 17 confirmed drivers, AlphaTauri's…

F1 returns to Suzuka this weekend for the Japanese GP, and Max Verstappen can again clinch his second straight title. Our Japanese Grand Prix picks breakdown his chances and the race outlook ahead of race day in Suzuka. One of F1's greatest venues will make its triumphant return to the calendar this weekend, as the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka…

Max Verstappen has his second opportunity to seal the Formula 1 title this weekend. If he were to be successful, he'd write himself into the history books alongside several of the sport's most famous names to have won the championship at the renowned Suzuka Circuit. No fewer than 11 drivers have claimed a championship in Japan, enhancing the…

Formula 1 returns to Suzuka for the first time since 2019 this weekend, with Max Verstappen on the verge of being crowned a two-time world champion. But what are the Red Bull driver's odds for victory at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix? 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every $1 wagered you would win the figure represented by the…

With five races remaining, heading to Suzuka in Japan for the first time since 2019, due to Covid-19, and this time it's in his own hands as a victory along with a fastest lap would see the Dutchman take the title for the second consecutive year. More realistic than last Sunday at Marina Bay Circuit. SkyBet have priced Verstappen at 13/8 to take…