Formula 1 Betting and Odds at NetBet Sport

Fast, furious and very dangerous. There are few sports as exciting as Formula 1. Cars speeding around at 200+ miles per hour, pace, power and performance all come together. There are few spectacles in world sport quite like it.

Formula 1’s humble beginnings date back to 1901 and through the early 1920s in Europe. This is the first time we see the term ‘Grand Prix’ used to describe a race. It had begun to take shape through the late 1880s in France as cars and technological advancements progressed and the idea of competitive racing began to take its form. The first competitive circuits were places like Le Mans in France, Targa Fiorio in Italy and the German circuit, Kaiserpreis.

With the sport progressing, In 1946 the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) was formed establishing the basic rules and regulations needed for a racing world championship. At the end of the 1949 season the FIA announced that races in 1950 would come together. A Grand Prix World Championship for Formula One drivers was created. A scoring system was established and seven races were deemed suitable. The first race of the World Championship was held on May 13, 1950, at Silverstone in the UK.

From there on the sport went from strength to strength. Advancements in technology, aerodynamics, car design and importantly safety means today cars can reach record speeds and tracks have become far more advanced and testing. Famously in 1994, iconic driver Ayrton Senna was killed in the San Marino and this caused a huge backlash and calls for safety measures to be more stringent.

As we move into the modern era, we can see the effect of aerodynamics, closer racing and the lessons of the past all come together in today's Formula 1. Pit stops and tactics now play a lead role and drivers need to have a top team around them to ensure they have the best possibility for success. Pit stops in seconds, team leaders and the mechanics all play a crucial role in the driver's success.

Famous drivers like Micheal Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton have taken this sport to new heights with incredible levels of driving skill. Big manufacturers like Mercedes and Ferrari battle it out with huge super brands like Red Bull in a racing landscape that's exciting, competitive and exhilarating. With tracks now in every corner of the globe, it's a worldwide sport, where will it lead us next?

Formula 1 betting

When it comes to betting on Formula 1 there are loads of incredible ways to play. Formula 1 betting can seem complicated but there are loads of markets and opportunities to win. And Formula 1 live betting with NetBet gives you more control than ever.

One of the biggest markets in Formula 1 betting is outright winners. Whether this is just betting on a specific race or overall season winner, NetBet is here to give you the best F1 betting odds.

Looking at the form and race teams, you can then make an informed decision on Formula 1 betting. Markets include betting on the Championship winning driver, meaning who will win the season and be crowned Champion. There are also race-specific Formula 1 bets on things like race winner, podium finishes, the top 5 and who will win the most races.

Formula 1 Previews and predictions

NetBet will release regular blogs previewing races, keeping you abreast with the latest form, stats and more. NetBet will provide a host of Formula 1 betting tips with the latest Formula 1 odds, taking lots of key aspects into consideration.

From outright winners to the top 5, there are loads of potential betting markets. Some racers could have a good day and shoot up the track, potentially knocking a favourite out of the point scoring zone (positions 1-8). This could be due to a great drive from a racer on his favourite circuit. NetBet's blog previews will cover the previous form, top racers and outsider to give you the best chance when betting on Formula 1.

Formula 1 Glossary

Aerodynamics: The study of airflow over and around an object and an intrinsic part of Formula 1 car design.

Formation lap: The lap before the start of the race when the cars are driven round from the grid to form up on the grid again for the start of the race. Sometimes referred to as the warm-up lap or parade lap.

Grip: The amount of traction a car has at any given point, affecting how easy it is for the driver to keep control through corners.

Qualifying: The knock-out session on Saturday in which the drivers compete to set the best time they can in order to determine the starting grid for the race.

Pits: An area of track separated from the start/finish straight by a wall, where the cars are brought for new tyres and fuel during the race, or for set-up changes in practice, each stopping at their respective pit garages.

Pole position: The first place on the starting grid, as awarded to the driver who recorded the fastest lap time in qualifying.