F1 Betting Tips Challenge – Belgian GP 2024

Recap of the Hungarian GP

The Hungarian Grand Prix proved challenging for our tipsters, reflecting just how unpredictable Formula 1 can be:

• Stephen: Experienced a tough weekend, with a loss of 10 points bringing his total deficit for the season to -55.25. Despite recent struggles, Stephen remains committed to turning his fortunes around with his methodical and analytical betting approach.

• Luke: Also faced difficulties at the Hungaroring, with a 10-point deduction. However, his overall season remains positive, with a total of +24.97 points. Luke’s strategic prowess has shone through this season, and he will be keen to get back on track in the upcoming races.

• Ant: Suffered a smaller loss of just 1 point, which slightly adjusts his season gains to +1.94 points. Known for his bold and aggressive betting style, Ant continues to look for opportunities where others might hesitate, aiming for the big wins that can dramatically change his standings.

Up Next: The Belgian GP

As the F1 calendar moves to the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix, our tipsters are already deep in preparation. Spa is renowned for its mix of long straights and challenging fast corners, such as Eau Rouge and Blanchimont, which require drivers to balance speed with skill. Additionally, the often unpredictable Ardennes weather can play a crucial role in the race outcome, adding another layer of complexity to our betting strategies.

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As we look forward to the Belgian GP, stay tuned to F1-Fantasy.com for the latest betting tips, updates, and in-depth analyses. Whether you’re watching to see if Stephen can make a comeback, if Luke can extend his lead, or if Ant can pull off another big win, our F1 Betting Tips Challenge is sure to enhance your viewing experience. Join us this weekend at Spa, where strategy, speed, and betting savvy will all play out in one of the most dramatic settings in Formula 1!

Stephen’s selections: 

1st Practice – Top 3 – Alexander Albon – Odds 23.0 – 2.5 Points
“This is a bit of a long shot here but I feel Williams are going to have a good weekend with their straight line speed with how long the straights are at Spa. With not everyone wanting to show their full cards in P1, Albon could well find himself in that top 3 if he manages to put a lap together on softs!

First Driver to Make a Pit Stop – Esteban Ocon – Odds 26.0 – 2.5 Points
“Both Alpine’s seem to have gone backwards after a few good results but now they are struggling at parts. I feel Ocon could get in to some issues at the start and need an early stop to change his wing”

First Driver Retirement – Fernando Alonso – Odds 26.0 – 2.5 Points
“Fernando is getting more and more frustrated with Aston Martin and their recent performance. This could be topped off with him just trying a little too hard or even with an issue with the car that brings and end to his race early”

Fastest Team Pit Stop – McLaren – Odds 7.0 – 2.5 Points
“Lowest odds of the weekend for me as we look to earn some money back on the PnL before we go into the summer break. McLaren should be bang on stops here with them needing good stops to focus on getting another one two this weekend.”

Luke’s selections:

Qualifying Winning Margin – Under 0.10 Seconds – Odds 4.5 – 2.5 Points
“Competition at the front is getting tight and I think we will have a close qualifying this weekend”

First Driver to make a Pitstop – Valtteri Bottas – Odds 26.0 – 2.5 Points
“This is becoming one like my McLaren bet as I know this is going to come in and when it does I’m gonna be swimming in a bed of profits”

First Driver Retirement – Esteban Ocon – Odds 19.0 – 2.5 Points
“This is more out of frustration as in the last 2 races Gasly retired first due to issues and surely he can’t have more issues on Gasly’s car so hopefully for me, Ocon gets some issues or he crashes out early”

Fastest Team Pitstop – McLaren – Odds 7.0 – 2.5 Points
“I’m still a believer and now I am committed to this, I just hope that McLaren comes through on this for me”

Ant’s selections: 

1st Practice – Winner – Max Verstappen – Odds 3.50 – 2.5 Points
“I believe that Max will come out on track in P1 to show that he is very much still the man. It seems as if he’ll change engine and take a penalty, so what better moment to show everyone you’re still the guy to beat than blasting everyone out in P1”

First Driver Retirement – No Retirements – Odds 5.0 – 2.5 Points
“It’s the last race before the summer break. I believe everyone will be on their best behavior as summer break is often silly season for driver rumors. No one will want to go on their break having had a poor performance. If the weather hold ups I believe all drivers will finish the race “

Winning Margin – 5 to 10 Seconds – Odds 4.0 – 2.5 Points
“Everything points to both McLaren’s chasing the win this weekend. I think they will go back and forth early in the race, and then comfortably come in for a 1-2 finish. I don’t think we’ll see the same team fighting from last week. 5 to 10 seconds seems like a good buffer between cars”

Race winner – Oscar Piastri – Odds 4.40 – 2.5 Points
“Hopefully McLaren right their wrongs of the way they managed his win last week. He deserves a win he can properly celebrate. If they are out in front, team orders may come in to play again, and with less push back from Lando”

Betting Summary:

Stephen

1st Practice – Top 3 – Alexander Albon – Odds 23.0 – 2.5 Points
First Driver to Make a Pit Stop – Esteban Ocon – Odds 26.0 – 2.5 Points
First Driver Retirement – Fernando Alonso – Odds 26.0 – 2.5 Points
Fastest Team Pit Stop – McLaren – Odds 7.0 – 2.5 Points

Luke

Qualifying Winning Margin – Under 0.10 Seconds – Odds 4.5 – 2.5 Points
First Driver to make a Pitstop – Valtteri Bottas – Odds 26.0 – 2.5 Points
First Driver Retirement – Esteban Ocon – Odds 19.0 – 2.5 Points
Fastest Team Pitstop – McLaren – Odds 7.0 – 2.5 Points

Ant

1st Practice – Winner – Max Verstappen – Odds 3.50 – 2.5 Points
First Driver Retirement – No Retirements – Odds 5.0 – 2.5 Points
Winning Margin – 5 to 10 Seconds – Odds 4.0 – 2.5 Points
Race winner – Oscar Piastri – Odds 4.40 – 2.5 Points

*all odds are taken from Maxxwin