What Exactly is Formula 1?<\/h2>\n
In this article we\u2019re going to cover what exactly Formula 1 is, what\u2019s changed ahead of the 2022 season, and the best markets to target when looking to place a wager on the sport. Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n
Formula 1 is the world\u2019s fastest regulated motorsport with cars reaching in excess of 360 km per hour. While other motorsports boast a similar level of speed overall, what really separates Formula 1 is in it\u2019s cornering and acceleration, with cars going from 0-100 in just 2.6 seconds and generating up to a whopping 6.5 G on corners as well.<\/p>\n
Current owners Liberty Media who bought out Formula 1 in 2017 and who also own a controlling stake in Sirius XM Radio and the Atlanta Braves as well, have done a good job of pushing Formula 1\u2019s brand over the last few years. Netflix\u2019s Drive to Survive<\/em> series has been a huge hit on streaming services, and the circuit is now looking to hold three races in the United States with the 2023 Vegas race joining Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas and the new Miami Grand Prix debuting in May 2022.<\/p>\n Apart from the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, there\u2019s been a number of changes to car regulations this year, including frozen power units and aerodynamic testing limits in order to even out the competitive playing field.<\/p>\n Along with those, new tire regulations and a budget cap for all teams should ensure this is one of the most competitive seasons yet and no more so than right at the top of the field.<\/p>\n Similar to golf, head-to-head markets (provided you can find them) offer a much more viable alternative to the often volatile outright winner market. With over 20 drivers in the race, a single mistake, badly executed pit-stop or unforced error from another chasing driver can mean the odds offered for the outright market don\u2019t always reflect the best value for bettors.<\/p>\n On top of the head-to-head markets, another good strategy when betting Formula 1 is to look at the top-six and top-ten (points) markets, where you can often find good value on drivers who have been solid on a particular track or drivers currently flying under-the-radar outside of the media spotlight.<\/p>\n With the field narrowing in terms of overall competitiveness in 2022, top-ten bets may well end up being the best market to cash tickets this season.<\/p>\n Caution flags are not as prevalent in Formula 1 as they are in NASCAR, but most sports books will offer a “Safety Car” prop bet. You are betting into a yes\/no market of whether or not a safety car will be needed during the race.<\/p>\n The final market strategy that usually offers solid value is the over\/under classified cars market where, similar to a total in any other sport, you\u2019re basically wagering on how many cars will end up finishing the race. On new circuits or tracks offering volatile weather conditions, this can often be one of the more profitable markets to target when betting on Formula 1.<\/p>\n Interested in placing a bet on the 2022 Formula 1 season? DraftKings is offering a $1,000 Deposit Bonus<\/a> for first-time bettors in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, Michigan, Virginia, Wyoming and Arizona.<\/em><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New in 2022?<\/h3>\n
Head-to-Head Betting Market<\/h3>\n
Podium Finishes<\/h3>\n
Formula 1 Prop Bets<\/h3>\n
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