F1 Saudi Arabia 2025 betting tips & Jeddah race picks

The 2025 Formula 1 season charges into Round 5 as teams head to one of the fastest and most unpredictable circuits on the calendar — the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia.

Set along the Red Sea coast, this ultra-fast street circuit is known for its high-speed sections, minimal run-off, and frequent safety car interruptions. That means fans and punters alike should expect chaos, strategy twists, and tight margins.

The race takes place at 1pm ET / 10am PT on Sunday, April 20. Qualifying kicks off at 1pm ET / 10am PT Saturday.

McLaren head into Jeddah as the team to beat, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collecting early-season wins. Piastri closed the gap to Norris with a dominant performance in Bahrain, and the two are now separated by just three points in the drivers’ standings.

Red Bull continue to search for answers following an underwhelming Bahrain GP, while Mercedes are steadily improving. George Russell has been one of the most consistent drivers so far, and rookie Kimi Antonelli will be looking to rebound from a rough showing last time out.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc remains competitive, but all eyes will be on whether Lewis Hamilton can find form and help Ferrari close the gap to the front-runners.

2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix winner odds

Sportsbooks are showing just how close the fight is at the front, with the McLaren teammates now joint favorites. Verstappen follows behind, while Leclerc, Russell, and Hamilton offer some longer-shot value.

• Lando Norris (McLaren) – +140
• Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +140
• Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +700
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +1000
• George Russell (Mercedes) – +1000
• Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +2500
• Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +6600
• Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – +15000
• Alex Albon (Williams) – +25000
• Esteban Ocon (Haas) – +25000

More odds available at Nags.bet

Saudi Arabia GP betting tips & predictions

Piastri is driving with incredible confidence and composure. His Bahrain win showed just how dialled in he is with the McLaren. With Norris slightly off the pace in recent races, Piastri could take control of the title fight here.

Russell is one of the most consistent drivers on the grid right now, with three podiums in four races. He is outperforming expectations and extracting maximum value from the Mercedes. Don’t sleep on him in Jeddah.

Alpine looked surprisingly competitive in Bahrain, and Pierre Gasly put together one of his strongest races in recent memory. If Alpine can keep the car reliable, Gasly’s racecraft makes him a strong candidate for another points-paying finish.

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