For the first time in many races, Verstappen was decidedly not the fastest driver on track at the Austrian Grand Prix. Eventual race winner Charles Leclerc overtook him for the lead not once, not twice, but three times as Ferrari's strategy emphasized its confidence in its pace in Austria.
Yet, Verstappen opens as a +120 favorite to win in France, such has been Red Bull and Verstappen's dominance for much of the season. Leclerc's desperately needed win in Spielberg closed the gap in the title race to just 38 points and delivered plenty of reason for optimism.
Circuit Paul Ricard is another high-speed track that should favor Red Bull rather than Ferrari, so a second straight win for Leclerc and Ferrari would be quite the curveball in the championship fight. Speaking of title-race curveballs, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes continue to have tantalizing moments in recent weeks. After both Hamilton and George Russell crashed out of qualifying in Austria, the duo recovered well to finish third and fourth to take the most team points.
With an improving car, a strong top speed, and recent strong performances at purpose-built circuits, Mercedes and Hamilton should prove competitive again in France. Check back after qualifying for the full French Grand Prix starting grid!The most popular way to bet on Formula 1 odds is by simply picking the winner of a particular race.
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