The superstars of racing are celebrity household names, and due to the season's set-up, with so many races, there are plenty of wagering opportunities to strategise. Discover the best of the biggest racing season odds here at NordicBet.
About the Biggest Motor Racing Season
While many formats of this elite level of motor racing have come and gone, the current championship format was inaugurated in 1950. Since then, there have been many alterations to the rules, the way Grand Prix races have been hosted, and the teams and drivers that have risen and faded in status.A points system is used across the top racing season's fixtures, with drivers collecting them for finishing positions. A season usually consists of around 20 races hosted in different countries, including Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Hungary, Italy, and Great Britain.
The driver with the most points at the end of the season lifts the coveted Drivers' World Championship title. Each team has two drivers whose points tally count towards the Constructors' Championship.
Some of the greatest drivers in the sport's history include Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet, and Ayrton Senna, alongside modern greats like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Season Bets
The long-term odds on the biggest motoring season are focused on determining who will be crowned the world's best driver. That is backed by the 'Drivers' World Championship Winner' market, which is open for pre-season selections.Once the season gets into the swing of things, and the dominant cars and drivers start to rack up the points, the motor racing 'Outright Winner' market will see the odds change to reflect the standings of the campaign.
But there are other betting markets to scope out at NordicBet, like the winning margin of points the champion will earn success by. The 'World Constructors' Championship' is another angle. Season head-to-head options also allow you to select which of the two nominated drivers will earn more points in the campaign.
Grand Prix Betting
The bulk of motor racing betting odds drive into focus for the individual races. There are many variables for a single Grand Prix. While the spotlight falls on the main event of the actual race on a Sunday, there is action over the weekend preceding that.A qualification process settles the starting grid for a race. The drivers are tasked with setting their fastest possible lap time. The driver that manages to do that within the set qualification period gets to the front of the grid, and the 'Pole Position' betting market covers all that intense action.
For the race, the 'Race Winner' is the most commonly backed option at NordicBet. The drivers at the front of the grid usually have a big advantage as they are among the fastest and have a clear track ahead without having to worry about carving through traffic with overtaking manoeuvres.
If a strong front-runner is in a race, the motor racing betting options can fall elsewhere, like a 'Top 3 Finish' or 'Top 5 Finish' depending on how well a driver is expected to perform.
Some race weekends come complete with extra sprint racing action, bringing even more Grand Prix betting options to the table. Sprints are shorter versions of the main race, included to add a bit of spice to the weekend, but the top eight finishers claim points that count towards the Drivers' World Championship.
Motor Racing Live Betting
Live betting on high-octane motoring racing action can be tracked with live bets. The 'Race Winner' market is at the forefront of this. The current odds will reflect how the action is unfolding around the track.The 'Podium Finish' market is another popular in-play betting area for motor racing. The top three finishers get to the podium to collect a prize and celebrate.
In-play 'Head to Head' matchup live odds can also be explored. It could be George Russell vs Charles Leclerc. While neither of them may look like winning the current race, the matchup bet pulls interest into that individual dual.
The driver that records the fastest lap time during a race receives an extra point bonus, so the 'Fastest Lap' is often a competitive market that can go down to the wire. Other motor racing markets that can be found both pre-race and for live betting are 'Safety Car to Appear' and 'Winning Margin by Time'.
Motor Racing Betting Tips
Many factors affect the outcome of a race. The track conditions are hugely important. With numerous races worldwide, the racing takes place across a wide range of environments.A team's cars may work well at one track but not at another, so it's worth checking race history as well as current driving form. Tyre conditions are another hugely important factor that greatly impacts in-play motor racing options.
Tyre wear is a key factor in how a driver will strategise the race. There are different choices of tyres that drivers choose from, some offering more grip, others more speed, but they wear out faster. Some opt for two or three pit stops during a race, while other drivers might try to scrape it out with just one change of tyres.
The general picture of betting on the biggest racing action of the year sees one or two dominant drivers in the title frame, which is when alternative markets like 'Podium Finish' and 'Top 5 Finish' offer great coverage.