F1 Dutch GP Market Movers: Norris favored after pole position

After a lengthy summer break, F1 fans are eager to dive into the events leading to race day and explore the betting opportunities that have emerged.

Zandvoort, the home circuit for Max Verstappen, transforms into a sea of orange as fans rally behind their local hero. Since the circuit’s return to the F1 calendar in 2021, Verstappen has dominated, winning every race. The track is renowned for its unique banked corners, particularly the 18-degree incline at Turn 14, which adds a distinct challenge to the race.

Qualifying is crucial at Zandvoort due to the track’s tight nature, where overtaking is a rarity. This makes a strong qualifying performance essential for success on race day.

F1 Dutch GP Betting Insights Post-Qualifying

With rain impacting practice sessions and a significant delay due to Logan Sargeant’s crash in FP3, data from the weekend has been limited. However, Mercedes and McLaren emerged as the teams to beat, with strong showings in FP2, despite Verstappen’s close pursuit.

In a surprising turn, Lando Norris ended Verstappen’s pole streak at Zandvoort, clinching the Pirelli Pole Position with a time of 1:09.673. This remarkable performance shifted Norris’s odds from +185 to -142.86, making him the new betting site favorite, just ahead of Verstappen at +175.

Mercedes, on the other hand, fell short of expectations, with Lewis Hamilton only managing a P12 start, leaving team principal Toto Wolff visibly disappointed.

F1 Dutch GP Starting Grid

P1 – Lando Norris (McLaren)

P2 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

P3 – Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

P4 – George Russell (Mercedes)

P5 – Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

P6 – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

P7 – Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

P8 – Alexander Albon (Williams)

P9 – Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

P10 – Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

P11 – Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)

P12 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

P13 – Yuki Tsunoda (RBPT)

P14 – Nico Hulkenberg (HAAS)

P15 – Kevin Magnussen (HAAS)

P16 – Daniel Ricciardo (RBPT)

P17 – Esteban Ocon (Alpine)

P18 – Valtteri Bottas (Kick Sauber)

P19 – Zhou Guanyu (Kick Sauber)

F1 Dutch GP Best Bets

Lando Norris to Win

Norris enters Sunday’s race brimming with confidence. If he navigates the tricky first corner successfully, he could dominate the race, with teammate Oscar Piastri posing the main threat.

Lewis Hamilton Top 6 Finish

Despite a tough qualifying session, Hamilton’s experience makes a top 6 finish well within reach. At -133.33, this bet offers solid value.

George Russell Podium Finish

Russell’s P4 start puts him in contention for a podium, with odds of +100 making this a tempting bet.

Lance Stroll Top 6 Finish

Stroll’s impressive Q3 performance has set him up for a strong race. With odds of +700 for a top 6 finish at Bovada, this is a value bet worth considering.

F1 Dutch GP Predicted Grid

P1 – Lando Norris (McLaren)

P2 – Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

P3 – George Russell (Mercedes)

P4 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

P5 – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

P6 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

P7 – Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

P8 – Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

P9 – Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

P10 – Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)

P11 – Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

P12 – Alexander Albon (Williams)

P13 – Yuki Tsunoda (RBPT)

P14 – Nico Hulkenberg (HAAS)

P15 – Daniel Ricciardo (RBPT)

P16 – Esteban Ocon (Alpine)

P17 – Kevin Magnussen (HAAS)

P18 – Valtteri Bottas (Kick Sauber)

P19 – Zhou Guanyu (Kick Sauber)

---

Sports news

---