F1 heads to the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary this weekend for the second leg of the double-header before the sport takes a three-week summer break. The tight and twisty 4.381 km circuit is known for being one of the more technical tracks on the calendar, where overtaking is notoriously difficult and qualifying position is often crucial. We’ll look at this race from a betting perspective and suggest a few potential value plays.
PREVIOUS RACE – Belgian GP
Last week’s Belgian GP was dominated by changing weather conditions. The race began behind the safety car with a rolling start as the track was deemed too wet for a standing launch. Once the skies cleared, strategy became the name of the game. Oscar Piastri made an early move on his McLaren teammate Lando Norris and opted for medium tyres, while Norris gambled on the hard compound to avoid a second stop.
Piastri’s smooth and consistent driving allowed him to nurse his tyres to the finish, securing yet another impressive victory. Charles Leclerc also continued his strong run of form, earning another podium finish for Ferrari.
CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE
Oscar Piastri 266 points
Lando Norris 250 points
Max Verstappen 185 points
George Russell 157 points
Piastri managed to extend his lead to 16 points by finishing ahead of his teammate. The bookies now have him at 1.50 to win the Drivers Championship while Lando Norris is trading at 2.50 for the win.
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CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE
McLaren 516 points
Ferrari 248 points
Mercedes 220 points
Red Bull 192 points
In the winners without McLaren pool, the bookies have Ferrari as favourites to win. They are currently trading at 1.36 while Mercedes are trading at 5.00 with Red Bull priced at 5.50.
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Hungarian F1 GP 2024
Last year’s race saw a brilliant result for McLaren in a year of battling with Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Oscar Piastri finished in first place followed by Lando Norris in second with Lewis Hamilton taking third place while still racing for Mercedes.
BETTING (To win outright the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025) – Click here to bet
Oscar Piastri (Mclaren) 2.60
Lando Norris (Mclaren) 2.80
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) 6.50
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 11.00
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 21.00
George Russell (Mercedes) 26.00
All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
VERDICT
Oscar Piastri rediscovered his winning form last weekend and will be fully aware of the importance of carrying that momentum into Hungary before the three-week summer break. He also won this race last season, giving him not only confidence but valuable track experience at the Hungaroring. With a faster and more reliable car at his disposal this year, Piastri looks well-positioned to challenge for back-to-back wins.
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Suggested Bet: Oscar Piastri to win – 2.60
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Charles Leclerc also comes into this weekend with strong momentum after an excellent drive to secure a podium in Belgium. He currently sits fifth in the Drivers’ Championship standings and will be eager to close the gap on George Russell and Max Verstappen. Leclerc has been consistently strong in recent weeks and looks a solid contender for another top-three finish.
Suggested Bet: Charles Leclerc podium finish – 2.50
