F1 Betting Tips Challenge – Qatar GP 2024

Recap of the Las Vegas GP

The Las Vegas Grand Prix provided a dramatic twist in our betting challenge, showcasing the volatility and unpredictability inherent in F1 betting:

• Stephen: Had a spectacular weekend, gaining a massive 32 points, which significantly reduced his deficit to just -5.5 points for the season. This remarkable turnaround highlights his analytical prowess and deep understanding of the nuances of F1 betting.

• Luke: Faced a challenging race, losing 10 points, which has tipped his overall season performance into the negative for the first time, standing now at -0.53 points. Despite this setback, Luke’s track record shows he has the strategy and skills to bounce back.

• Ant: Also experienced a downturn, with a 10-point loss, deepening his season shortfall to -6.22 points. Ant’s bold and aggressive betting style continues to make his outcomes unpredictable, yet he remains a wildcard who can surprise at any race.

Looking Ahead: The Qatar GP

As the Formula 1 calendar brings us to the Qatar Grand Prix, held at the luminous Lusail International Circuit, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Known for its long straight and combination of tight corners, the track presents numerous challenges for drivers and offers a variety of strategic betting opportunities for our tipsters. Factors such as night-time racing conditions and the abrasive track surface, which heavily influences tire wear, will play critical roles in the upcoming race decisions.

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The Final Stretch

As we approach the Qatar Grand Prix, stay tuned to F1-Fantasy.com for all the latest updates, tips, and in-depth analyses. With only two races left in the season, every point becomes crucial. Will Stephen continue his incredible comeback? Can Luke regain his lead? Will Ant pull off a surprise to move out of the red? Our F1 Betting Tips Challenge promises not only to provide answers but also to deliver suspense, excitement, and expert insights.

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Stephen’s selections: 

Practice 1 match bet – Perez (v Verstappen) – Odds 6.0 – 2.5 Points
“Max has won it now but Sergio has everything to prove to make sure he keeps his seat for next year as the talk will not go away. He will be looking for a strong start with only one practice session this weekend”

Sprint Qualifying match bet – Stroll (v Alonso) – Odds 4.5 – 2.5 Points
“Aston Martin are sort of just getting by in these last few races of the season hoping for a better 2025. Lance has a lot more to prove than Alonso so will be giving it everything still in sprint qualifying”

To be Classified – Sergio Perez – No – Odds 10.0 – 2.5 Points
“I repeat, Sergio has everything to prove to make sure he keeps his seat for next year, and this could well lead to a risky move or two in the main race leading to him making a mistake that ends in DNF. Worth the shot at 10.0 odds”

Car to set the fastest lap – Ferrari – Odds 4.75 – 2.5 Points
“This could be any of the front three going for the constructors championship. This weekend we may even see a couple of cars going head to head to take this point towards the end depending on positions. I’ve gone with Ferrari purely as they seem the best value for money”

Luke’s selections:

Q3 Winning Margin – Between 0.1 and 0.2 inclusive – Odds 3.25 – 5 Points
“This got within 0.002 seconds last week and I still feel the same about this bet, I think it got a good chance of coming in”

Driver to Retire First – Esteban Ocon – Odds 17.0 – 1 Point
“Still on this bandwagon, last week it was Gasly who retired first with reliability issues, could Ocon be next? I sure hope so”

First Driver to make a Pitstop – Valtteri Bottas – Odds 15.0 – 1 Point
“Bottas is either going long or short on the first stint, it is a coin flip so hopefully it is short this weekend”

Fastest Team Pitstop – Ferrari – Odds 9.0 – 3 Points
“Last 2 races left and I still believe that Ferrari have a fast pitstop in them and with a price of 9, I really hope it’s this weekend“

Ant’s selections: 

Fastest in Practice 1 – Charles Leclerc – Odds 7.0 – 2 Points
“This was a toss up between Leclerc and Russell for me (same odds). Part of me thinks Russell will take his race win form in to this week, and part of me thinks Ferrari will show up as they try to gain constructor points and prove a point all weekend. I’ve gone with Leclerc”

Sprint Qualifying Matchup – Esteban Ocon (vs Pierre Gasly) – Odds 2.62 – 4 Points
“Ocon is given a hard ride odds wise against his teammate, when in reality I feel this should be closer to a pick. I like this bet as I feel there’s some value in it.”

Qualifying Winning Car – Ferrari – Odds 7.0 – 2 Points
“As mentioned in my first entry, I feel Ferrari will show up this weekend in their pursuit of points. And in order to do that they will need to qualify well.”

Podium Finish – Charles Leclerc – Odds 3.4 – 2 Points
“One lap pace Ferrari have, however, if either quality top, I feel they will struggle more for race pace. I’ve gone with Leclerc to get a podium as I think Ferrari will prioritise strategy for him these last few races (as much as Ferrari know how to strategize that is). My feeling is we’ll see a Ferrari on the podium, and my gut tells me it will be Leclerc”

Betting Summary:

Stephen

Practice 1 match bet – Perez (v Verstappen) – Odds 6.0 – 2.5 Points
Sprint Qualifying match bet – Stroll (v Alonso) – Odds 4.5 – 2.5 Points 
To be Classified – Sergio Perez – No – Odds 10.0 – 2.5 Points
Car to set the fastest lap – Ferrari – Odds 4.75 – 2.5 Points

Luke

Q3 Winning Margin – Between 0.1 and 0.2 inclusive – Odds 3.25 – 5 Points
Driver to Retire First – Esteban Ocon – Odds 17.0 – 1 Point
First Driver to make a Pitstop – Valtteri Bottas – Odds 15.0 – 1 Point
Fastest Team Pitstop – Ferrari – Odds 9.0 – 3 Points

Ant

Fastest in Practice 1 – Charles Leclerc – Odds 7.0 – 2 Points
Sprint Qualifying Matchup – Esteban Ocon (vs Pierre Gasly) – Odds 2.62 – 4 Points
Qualifying Winning Car – Ferrari – Odds 7.0 – 2 Points
Podium Finish – Charles Leclerc – Odds 3.4 – 2 Points

*all odds are taken from Bet365