Last Updated on October 4, 2023 10:52 am by Erwin Noguera
The anticipation and excitement grow as the Formula 1 season approaches its final races.
The Qatar Grand Prix 2023, scheduled for next Sunday, October 8, 2023, is expected to be an exciting race. Max Verstappen is close to being crowned champion for the third consecutive time in the drivers’ world championship!
Sprint format
The Qatar Grand Prix will follow the sprint format introduced in 2021 to add extra excitement to race weekends. The sprint format includes a short race on Saturday, which awards very important points in the season. In addition, this format has changed the game’s rules, adding unpredictability and bringing a new dynamic to the F1.
This format makes the weekend structure at Qatar GP 2023 as follows:
Friday, October 6
Practice 1
Qualifying
Saturday, October 7
Sprint Shootout
Sprint
Sunday, October 8
Race
Red Bull – World Constructors’ Champions
Red Bull arrives at the Qatar Grand Prix as Constructors’ World Champions, following Max Verstappen’s victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman’s performance was spectacular, as he outpaced his rivals to take the win. On the other hand, Verstappen’s victory not only strengthened Red Bull’s position at the top of the constructors’ standings but also put it in a strong position in the drivers’ championship.
Likewise, Verstappen, with his aggressive driving style and never-give-up attitude, has been the standout driver this season, hands down. After his victory in Japan, the question on everyone’s lips is: Can he be crowned three-time world champion in Qatar? The Dutchman certainly has momentum on his side, and if he can maintain his current form, he has a good chance of achieving this remarkable feat.
The Circuit: Circuito Internacional de Losail
The 5,419-meter Losail International Circuit, also known as the Lusail International Circuit, is located in the homonymous city, of Qatar, about 28 kilometers north of Doha, the country’s capital.
The circuit hosted its first Formula 1 race in 2021 and has seen some great battles over the 57-lap course.
Qatar GP 2023 – Formula 1 – Preview – Info – Betting Odds
When:
Sunday, October 7, 2023
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Betting Odds:
Verstappen, Max -460
Perez, Sergio +1175
Norris, Lando +1175
Piastri, Oscar +1700
Hamilton, Lewis +2200
Leclerc, Charles +2300
Russell, George +2500
Sainz Jr, Carlos +2700
Alonso, Fernando +7500
Ocón, Esteban +48000
Gasly, Pierre +48000
Albon, Alexander +60000
Stroll, Lance +65000
Tsunoda, Yuki +70000
Hulkenberg, Niko +90000
Bottas, Valtteri +90000
Lawson, Liam +90000
Magnussen, Kevin +125000
Zhou, Guanyu +125000
Sargeant, Logan +150000
It seems almost certain that the Dutch driver will win his third consecutive World Championship. He has won 13 of the 16 races contested so far and has finished first in all but Singapore. He has 177 points more than Checo Perez, his teammate, who is in second place.
The remaining points can add up to 180, but Verstappen needs just three to win, so a sixth-place finish in Saturday’s sprint could be enough for him. It would be the first time in the competition’s history that something like this has happened.
Betting Picks
Undoubtedly, our winner’s chip goes to Max Verstappen for this Qatar GP. His performance throughout the season has been spectacular, and there is no reason to think it will decline at the end.
We have some doubts about the rest of the podium because there is a very nice battle between Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso. However, we cannot rule out the Ferrari’s of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who have made a great leap in the last races. As well as the McLarens, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at a spectacular level.
Finally, we believe that Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton will complete the podium. Likewise, we must be careful with “Checo” Perez, as he may surprise by getting into the top 3.
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