Last week Charles Leclerc was the surprise winner at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The season-opening triumph gained on momentum in last season’s final race. Formula One is capitalizing on a reality TV series and improved racing to increase traffic with the F1 betting odds. Additionally, the final race of the 2021 campaign was spectacular and controversial. All of which brought increased attention to the sport. Defending champion Max Verstappen had a terrible day with a 19th place finish. Verstappen has a target on his back after winning the 2021 championship. And how that factors into this season is something gamblers will pay close attention to.
2022 Formula One
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 27, 2022, 1 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Last Year’s Winner: | Lewis Hamilton |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Winner Odds
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Charles Leclerc | +125 |
| Max Verstappen | +155 |
| Carlos Sainz | +650 |
| Lewis Hamilton | +1000 |
| Sergio Perez | +1600 |
| George Russell | +2800 |
| All Other Driver | +8000 or higher |
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix SBG Odds Overview
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was run for the first time last year. Due to human rights issues, there was controversy in Formula One holding the event. But financial and political pressure prevailed, and the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was held. Lewis Hamilton was the winner of the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Hamilton also had the fastest lap to add to a strong offshore betting performance. Second place went to Max Verstappen, with Valtteri Bottas finishing third.
Jedda Corniche Circuit was opened last year to host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The circuit length is 3.836 miles. In sum, the Grand Prix comprises 50 laps and 191.6 miles.
Despite winning the 2021 Formula One championship, there is increased pressure on Max Verstappen. And how that heat factors into this season is something gamblers will pay close attention to. Casual fans of Formula One know of Lewis Hamilton but hardly anyone else on the circuit. Cause by his 2021 title, did Verstappen change that Narrative. Suddenly, he is the rival, if not equal, to Hamilton. Verstappen and Hamilton will command the highest prices in the majority of races. Of course, that is based on their branding.
2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Top Drivers
16 – Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
Following his win at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has 26 points. His win at Bahrain was the third of his career. Leclerc has 82 career entries with three wins, 14 podiums, ten pole positions, and five fastest laps. Last year Leclerc finished 7th in the standings. He was 8th in the standings in 2020. In 2019 Leclerc finished 4th in the final standings in his first season with Ferrari.
55 – Carlos Sainz – Ferrari
Last week Carlos Sainz finished in second place in Bahrain. He is still searching for his first career win.
3 – Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes
Of course, Lewis Hamilton is the biggest franchise in Formula One. Hamilton has seven career championships. To summarize, Hamilton has 289 entries, 103 wins, and 183 podiums.
19 – Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing
Defending champion Max Verstappen has 142 entries with 20 wins, 60 podiums, and 13 pole positions. Despite the flop in the first race, Verstappen remains one of the best drivers in F1.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix SBG Betting Odds Picks
In this situation, Max Verstappen will be motivated to redeem himself. Verstappen should turn in a strong Formula One Betting performance.
Bahrain Grand Prix SBG Best Bet: Max Verstappen.