Odds for Italian Grand Prix at Monza
The Formula 1 season is in full swing, and the next stop is the iconic Monza circuit for the Italian Grand Prix. The attention is squarely on Max Verstappen, who is on a record-equaling streak of nine consecutive wins, matching Sebastian Vettel's feat. However, the big question is, can he make it ten in a row? The bookmakers seem to think so, as they are offering odds of only 1.25 for the Dutch driver to win the race.
The Competition
Verstappen's closest competitor is his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, with odds of 10 for a race win. This is not surprising given that the Red Bulls have shown dominance when it comes to straight-line speed. However, if there is a race where Verstappen might falter, it could be Monza. The last five races at this track have produced five different winners. Verstappen is the most recent winner, preceded by surprising victories from Daniel Ricciardo in 2021 and Pierre Gasly in 2020. Charles Leclerc won in 2019 and Lewis Hamilton in 2018.
The bookies consider Fernando Alonso, Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton as the closest challengers outside the Red Bull team, with all of them having odds below 3 for a podium finish.
Saturday has potential
While Verstappen has won nine races in a row, he has only secured pole position in six of those races. This means that if someone is going to beat Verstappen, Saturday's qualifying might be their best chance. The odds for Verstappen to take pole are 1.4. Meanwhile, both Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez offer a lucrative return of nine times your bet if they manage to place their car on pole position.
Could Albon surprise us?
An outsider for this weekend at the 'temple of speed' is Alex Albon. After a strong result at Zandvoort last weekend, the Williams team suddenly looks like a contender for points. Monza should be the perfect track for the FW45. A points finish for Albon is priced as low as 1.44, and a top 6 finish is priced at three times your bet. This might be the best punt for the weekend!
Get ready for Monza!
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is set to be an exciting race. While the odds favor Verstappen to continue his winning streak, the nature of the Monza circuit and recent history suggest that anything can happen. With competitive odds for the likes of Perez, Leclerc, and even outsider Albon, there are plenty of betting opportunities for F1 fans. Ultimately, the Italian Grand Prix is always a race to watch, and this year is no different.