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Soccer, boxing, and MMA traditionally lead in the ranking of bookmakers, while technical sports, in particular Formula 1, remain in the background. So, we will try to correct this absolutely unfair mishap by revealing the peculiarities of betting on the outcome of the royal formula. Betting on Formula 1 stands out among other racing disciplines for…

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: 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

F1 loves statistics. Seriously, we'll give baseball and cricket fans a run for their money when it comes to a reverence for numbers. From championship points to grid positions, seven decades of accumulated stats lay out the ongoing story of F1 in easily digestible facts and figures, team milestones, personal achievements and so on. Our additions to…

For the first time in 11 years, Daniel Ricciardo will not be a regular fixture in a Formula One season when the 2023 campaign kicks off on March 5 in Bahrain. The 33-year-old's downfall in 2022 is a story well told. In truth, it started badly and failed to improve, forcing McLaren Racing to axe the popular Australian despite having a year remaining…

Normally, back-to-back race weekends in Formula One are a good opportunity to build some momentum as a viewer. The storylines from the previous race don't have to wait long for a continuation. However, everyone could use a breather after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix drama. Yet, here we are heading into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the season's final…

The dawn of a new era of Formula 1 in 2022 was accompanied by some fiery, frantic racing, the 20 drivers on the grid - plus a handful of noteworthy cameos - treating fans to a sensational season. Watching it all was former Renault F1 driver and expert analyst Jolyon Palmer. Here, he gives his view on the best performers and performances from…

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…

These moments have defied the odds at the best online sportsbook and have rewritten history. Here are our top ten choices. The most extraordinary drive of all time by the man widely regarded as the most excellent F1 driver of all time, on arguably the most challenging circuit of all. Fangio was battling the Lancia-Ferrari D50s of Mike Hawthorn and…

Formula 1, the pinnacle of international motorsport, is riding high again with increased popularity on any meaningful metric; last season's finale in Abu Dhabi created a storm of controversy but attracted 108.7 million viewers, That's the highest viewing figures for a race all season and significantly increased from the previous year. Social media…

Red Bull's Max Verstappen pulled off a last-lap pass to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the 2021 Formula 1 world championship over Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton at Yas Marina Circuit this past Sunday following a controversial late restart. Hamilton appeared to have the race win and what would have been a record-breaking eighth world championship in the…

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…

F1's governing body announced in December that it would be launching a full investigation into the events that saw the Abu Dhabi title decider restart on the final lap after race director Michael Masi failed to implement at least two articles of the sporting regulations. Hamilton was overtaken by Max Verstappen on the final lap of the race, with…

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 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…

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…

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…

Lewis Hamilton has predicted that fellow World Champion Sebastian Vettel will make a return to racing after retiring from Formula 1 at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Both Hamilton and Vettel made their Grand Prix debuts in 2007, although the latter only joined full-time in 2008. The two drivers have won all but four titles between them since…

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…

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…

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed a prediction made by the late Niki Lauda back in 2017 when Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix winner George Russell was in GP3. Russell claimed his maiden F1 win at Interlagos after fending off pressure from teammate Lewis Hamilton after a late race Safety Car restart. It made Russell the 113th driver to win in F1…

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…

Formula 1 will travel to 24 - yes, 24 - different venues in 2023. However, as more dates are added to the F1 calendar, the less we are treated to some thoroughly decent circuits. Many of the modern F1 circuits lack the excitement and challenge for drivers, as well as the excitement and entertainment for viewers at home and in the grandstands. The…

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…

The Milton Keynes-based outfit is now 1/3 to win the title and the reigning Drivers' Champion Verstappen is the same price in the individual market. Charles Leclerc is still considered the biggest threat to Verstappen at 10/3 even though Sergio Perez (12/1) is currently in second place on 129 points - just 21 behind his teammate. The Monegasque…

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…

Lewis Hamilton has endured a lot across his 16-year career in Formula 1; however, nothing could've prepared him for the rules being broken by the FIA during the 2021 season finale. The one-year anniversary of that controversial day is edging ever closer, with the race having taken place on the 12th December 2021. Hamilton and Max Verstappen went…

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…

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…

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…

Location: Monza, Italy Course: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Course Length: 5.79km Laps: 53 Max Verstappen won for the 10th time this season in front of a boisterous hometown crowd last week at Zandvoort. The defending champion first grabbed pole position over Charles Leclerc on Saturday before going on to win Sunday's race. The day was anything but…

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…

In the end, the Dutch fans went home happy. Mind you, the perpetual EDM, free-flowing drinks and general party vibes meant they were never likely to go home too disappointed, but for extended periods of the Dutch Grand Prix their home hero, Max Verstappen, seemed at genuine risk of an unlikely loss. And a loss to arch rival Lewis Hamilton, no…

Max Verstappen is on the cusp of a second consecutive drivers' world title, but he must win this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix for that to happen. So, what do the odds say about his chances at Marina Bay? 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…

Formula 1 racing in Singapore is back after a three-year absence and Max Verstappen could become a two-time World Champion if results go his way. The last time Max Verstappen raced at the Marina Bay Circuit in the south of Singapore, he had seven wins to his name but as he returns in 2022 he has more than four times that amount. This race could…

Most F1 drivers achieve their place at the forefront of motorsport after many years of competition in junior series, slowly progressing their way through each stage from regional karting to Formula 2. But Max Verstappen took a much shorter path to Formula 1, becoming its youngest competitor in history at just 17 years of age. F1 Feeder Series looks…

Max Verstappen claimed back-to-back home Grand Prix victories last weekend as he pipped George Russell to victory at the F1 2022 Dutch Grand Prix. The Dutchman was fortunate to benefit from a well-timed virtual safety car in the closing stages, snatching victory from the grasp of Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, who had gone long on the alternate…

The Monegasque was in a position to make a run for the victory but could not find the speed out of his Ferrari to close the gap on Verstappen, despite making a stop in the early stages to change strategy. VERSTAPPEN WINS THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX The Dutchman takes the chequered flag. Leclerc comes home in second with Russell taking the final podium…

In a Formula One season where they have been unable to challenge for race victories due to the skittishness and sheer speed deficit of their car, the unified determination of the Mercedes team and Lewis Hamilton has kept the former winning machine moving slowly forward as they try to make their way back to the front. No matter how far they have…

David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports The Formula 1 action moves away from Europe at the start of October F1 action moves to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship could be wrapped up on the first Sunday in October, as Max Verstappen could become a two-time world champion. However, the Singapore…

Location: Zandvoort, Netherlands Course: Circuit Zandvoort Course Length: 4.26km Laps: 72 The Formula 1 season resumed a week ago in Belgium after its traditional summer break, and Max Verstappen promptly returned to his winning ways. The weekend was made more difficult for the reigning world champion after he changed engine components, but he set…

Max Verstappen and the Red Bull RB-18 paid homage to the temple of speed, presenting the fastest car of the 2022 Formula 1 season in tribute to the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza and won Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from seventh on the grid. In the other RB-18, Sergio Perez had his in-race issues recovering from a 10-place grid penalty and an early…

Max Verstappen and Red Bull head into the final part of Formula 1's latest triple-header sequence with commanding championship leads, having won the last four Grands Prix. But what are the odds of them triumphing again at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza? 188BET's odds are presented in decimal form: for every $1 wagered you would win the figure…

Heading to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the Dutchman is priced at 4/11 to make it five from five as he closes in on the 2022 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship. It's becoming harder and harder to look past Verstappen to take the chequered flag with each race that passes by, but behind him, the gap between Charles Leclerc and the Mercedes…

Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports Formula 1 action continues this weekend, as the Italian Grand Prix takes place at Autodromo Nazionale Monza Red Bull and Max Verstappen extended their lead in the two championship races with victory in the Dutch Grand Prix The Formula 1 action comes thick and fast at this stage of the campaign, as the attention swiftly…