Racing in Monaco is like flying a helicopter in your living room
Today, new markets such as China, Abu Dhabi and Vietnam are increasingly excluding exciting traditional circuits and replacing them with system-designed courses. The legendary Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo is still the crown jewel of Formula 1 circuits. The narrow street circuit is like “flying a helicopter in your living room,” said Brazilian three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.
The exact opposite can be said of the "green hell", the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. This forest trail of more than 22 kilometers represented a fiery hell for Niki Lauda in 1976, when he narrowly escaped the accident. Naturally, this path no longer has a place in modern Formula 1.
The most popular circuits today include the legendary Silverstone circuit in Great Britain, the Monza racetrack, where Ferrari Tifosi create a unique atmosphere every year, and the Ardennes circuit at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
How to bet on Formula 1
When it comes to online sports betting on Formula 1, it's not enough to always bet on the best driver or the best team. Player performance can change over the seasons. The potential weather conditions for individual races can also make a big difference.
It is difficult to assess the real level of performance of teams and drivers before the first race of the season. The first clue comes from February's pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya, near Barcelona. You should ask yourself the following questions:
- Did the top riders have similar track conditions in still wintry conditions? The pilots are divided into two groups on the different test days. The best drivers are therefore often comparable to each other only to a limited extent.
- Did a certain team perhaps find it easier to deal with the cool track temperatures in the pre-season period? This could explain the surprising spins.
- Compare travel times. The fastest lap ever is just an indication of the strength of the teams and drivers.
Betting on the winner of a Grand Prix is another popular option. But again: even a superior lead in the championship is far from a guarantee that the athlete will also win the next race. The differences in the performance of the teams on different routes, in changing weather conditions and of course individual driver preferences are too different.
Here are some things to keep in mind to maximize your chances of winning with online sports betting on F1:
- Is the path correct? How did the driver and his car perform in previous races? Has there been a noticeable improvement, or have recent results been quite poor? Momentum is also an important aspect in Formula 1 and can have a decisive influence on the result.
- Look at previous years. If no major rule changes have been made at the start of the season, the trends of the teams at the different circuits are usually also valid for the following race.
- Study the weather. Check the weather forecast for qualifying and the race. Keep an eye on how individual team performance changes as track temperatures get cooler or hotter. This can make the online sports betting more predictable.
