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Max Verstappen says he expects Mercedes to bring the fight in a more competitive F12023, but he is just being polite, says Mark Webber. Verstappen was part of one of the most thrilling title battles that Formula 1 has ever seen alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2021, but while Verstappen's Red Bull team continued their form into 2022, the same was not…

The 2022 Formula One (F1) season is now just a couple of weeks away, with test track sessions kicking off next week in Bahrain and the first official event to follow from there. What was considered one of the greatest F1 seasons, 2021 came down to the final lap in the final race before Red Bull's Max Verstappen was dramatically crowned the F1…

Drivers' champion: Charles Leclerc Constructors' champion: Red Bull Bold prediction: Hamilton retires for the first time The choice of driver champion is surely also a bold prediction. But Charles has all the talent and potential to win the famous trophy and restore the prancing horse's reputation. Red Bull are still the favourites, so it seems…

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,…

Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco Course: Circuit de Monaco Course Length: 3.34km Laps: 78 Max Verstappen recovered from a trip off track last week in Barcelona to take advantage of Ferrari misfortune and win his fourth race of the season. The victory also vaulted him into the championship lead, giving him a six-point advantage over Charles…

Before we go ahead, it's worth noting that Sainz, last year, in his first year at Ferrari he beat'homegrown' teammate Charles Leclerc in the championship. However this year Leclerc has ramped it up, as Ferrari delivered a race-winning package which the Monegasque put to good use with two wins but Sainz has yet to win and early on watched his…

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is indeed set to return to Mercedes for a 10th season in 2022 after offseason speculation that he might retire after the way the 2021 season ended in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton appeared to be well on his way to winning what would have been a record-breaking eighth world championship before a late safety…

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…

Michael Schumacher, a German driver in Formula One who is frequently regarded as the greatest driver to have driven a single-seater racing car, turns 54 today, nine years after the horrific skiing accident that nearly killed him. Those iconic automobiles frequently come under the hammer, attracting a great deal of interest and crazy money. The most…

It was the kind of press conference question that often results in disinterested, throwaway response from Formula 1 drivers keen to get media duties over with. Who were the drivers you raced coming through the ranks in karting that didn't make it to grand prix racing, but should have done? Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz gave roundabout answers…

MICK SCHUMACHER has joined Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's backup driver. Mercedes revealed the news in a tweet that said: "Willkommen, Mick. �� Say hello to our 2023 Reserve Driver, @SchumacherMick." The deal is a lifeline for Schumacher, who will also serve as back-up to George Russell for the 2023 season. It could be an emotional move, with father…

The 2023 Formula One season will once again kick off with the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, March 5th. Max Verstappen will look to begin the title defense of his second consecutive championship. He'll also see where things stand for Red Bull after his record-setting fifteen wins in 2022. In the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc…

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…

See if their F1 predictions have paid off and for the next season of Netflix's Drive to Survive. Our friends over have alerted us to a special Drivers Championship 2023 betting line. We'll review these various betting lines and driver combinations available in this special Drivers Championship 2023 betting line and preview where things could be…

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…

Lewis Hamilton's career has given F1 fans several joyous moments, but for one particular fan, it raked in money as well. Richard Hopkins, a motorsport enthusiast, discovered Hamilton as a young 13-year-old kid winning the karting championship against his son Evan in 1998. It was at this time that Hopkins put down a few future bets that would…

Nicholas Latifi has more reason than most to blame circumstances outside of his control for his lack of results in Formula 1. Without a drive for 2023, his grand prix career is likely over at 27 after three seasons driving for a Williams team at a low ebb with just a trio of points finishes to show for his 61 starts. But the Canadian isn't that…

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…

While otherwise exceptional, none of the aforementioned vehicles is a true masterpiece when it comes to the race track, but that's not really an issue when the supercar formerly known as'Project One' is already in production. I am, of course, talking about the Mercedes-AMG ONE, a two-door, mid-engine limited production plug-in hybrid sports car…

Of all the teams that have raced the course, Mercedes might just be the most popular. When it comes to historical achievements, the team is mentioned alongside the greats, with Ferrari and McLaren. At times, they are even mentioned as the best. In the past year, Formula 1 has drastically changed the rules regarding porpoising. These rules left…

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 2022 Formula 1 season is in the rearview mirror now. It was most certainly the year of Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Verstappen shattered the record of thirteen wins in a season held by both Michael Schumacher (2004) and Sebastian Vettel (2013), by hanging up an astonishing fifteen wins. After 15 victories, seven poles, and 454…

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…

After a successful 2022 race that brought record crowds to Albert Park, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will return next year. Fan favourite Daniel Ricciardo won't be on track in Melbourne this time around, but spectators will have another Aussie to cheer on, with Oscar Piastri to drive for McLaren. The Sporting News takes you through all the…

If anyone missed the Formula One sprint race at Brazil on Saturday, you missed out. That was the season's best sprint race yet and it was an ideal example of what a sprint race can be. It was all-out action from the start to the end. Numerous leaders throughout, with passing throughout the field. You couldn't take your eyes off the screen as George…

Max Verstappen will have the edge over old rival Lewis Hamilton in qualifying but race day could be a different story Free F1 tips, best bets and analysis for British Grand Prix qualifying at Silverstone on Saturday. Practice three Sky Sports F1, midday Saturday Qualifying Sky Sports F1 & Main Event, 3pm Saturday Max Verstappen fastest…

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton scored the first 1-2 for Mercedes in something of an upset in Brazil. With our attention turning to the 2022 F1 Abu Dhabi GP, is it fair to suggest something similar is on the cards? Red Bull's defending champion, Max Verstappen, has had the title in the bag for some time. Can he go out on a high and set a marker…

LEWIS HAMILTON won't be part of a three-way Formula 1 title race next year, claims one team boss. The seven-time world champion slumped to sixth in the driver standings this year in Mercedes' disappointing car, but showed encouraging signs towards the end of the campaign. Hamilton, 37, is raring to go ahead of a renewed battle with the likes of Max…

David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports Max Verstappen remains the current favorite to regain his Drivers' Championship Red Bull heads the betting for the Constructors' Championship at the half way stage We are finally at the halfway stage of another dramatic Formula 1 season. Things are looking extremely solid for Red Bull, as the team sits top of 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…

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…

Not only is the Monegasque driver the slight favourite to win the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, but he is also now the early frontrunner in the F1 Drivers Championship betting market ahead of Max Verstappen. While it's probably a bit of a stretch to call this weekend's outing a two-horse race, there is distance between the Leclerc-Verstappen duo and the…

It wasn't too long ago when Ferrari owned a massive lead over a third place Red Bull in the Formula 1 constructor standings, and Charles Leclerc had more than twice as many points as second place teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. The question had already become whether or not anybody else could even make things interesting. Since those final moments before…

Throughout the offseason between the 2021 and 2022 Formula 1 seasons, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was listed by WynnBET as the betting favorite to claim a record-breaking eighth title in 2022 after narrowly missing out last year. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull was listed as the second favorite, and behind last…

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…

There were doubts over whether the Mercedes driver would return for a 16th season in the sport, but it was confirmed in February that he would indeed appear alongside George Russell for the upcoming campaign. ''I never said I was going to stop," Hamilton said. "I love doing what I do. It was a difficult time for me, a time I needed to take a step…

One of the major storylines of the Formula 1 offseason thus far has been the silence of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton following his last-lap championship defeat to Max Verstappen in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. More than five weeks removed from the heartbreaking ending, the 37-year-old Briton has yet to address the public,…

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc continued his hot start to the 2022 Formula 1 season on Sunday in Melbourne, dominating the Australian Grand Prix for the fourth win of his career and his second in three races so far this year. And for the first time, he is officially the betting favorite to win this year's world championship, according to…

We all know how Ferrari suffered an embarrassment at home while Red Bull's one-two sent an ominous message to their rivals. The same could not be said for Ferrari, until this weekend past they were the toast of the paddock, only Carlos Sainz had been errant while Charles Leclerc had been faultless all year and hence led the championship. But it all…

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…

With 100 bucks Luis and Kevin have been set out on a mission to make as much money as possible during the course of the season, betting on F1 as we outlined here>>> Despite the free choice of bookmaker both opted for Betway, opening accounts with their 100 bucks budget. Notably, Kevin did not receive the $30 sign-up bonus that Luis did. Stewards…

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium has been a regular stop on the Formula 1 schedule since 1925 and the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix will bring the world's best drivers back to Spa on Sunday. Formula One has been off for nearly a month since the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 31, but the last two podiums have been identical. Max Verstappen…

The Dutch ace with teammate Sergio Perez are capable of doing so in Texas and it is another case of when, rather than if, it will happen in a season they have dominated. Red Bull have been odds-on since around May, and their odds have only gotten shorter ever since as Verstappen tightened his grip on the title and Perez climbed his way up above…

F1 action moves to Mexico for the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, October 30, 2022 Max Verstappen has already won the Drivers' Championship, while Red Bull claimed the Constructors' Championship in the United States There are just three races remaining of the Formula 1 season, and after an eventful weekend in Austin, USA, the action moves to Mexico…