The fourth sprint weekend of the 2026 F1 Championship is upon us, as teams set up shop at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. Drivers’ standings leader Kimi Antonelli arrives in the United Kingdom as the pre-event odds favorite, but his teammate George Russell is on a high after registering his second trip inside Victory Lane in the previous round. Catch all the betting markets and the top picks for round nine in our preview below.
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Schedule and How to Watch the F1 British Grand Prix
Round nine of the 2026 F1 Championship hits the track this weekend at the Silverstone Circuit in Towcester. Since this is a sprint weekend, there is only one practice session scheduled for Friday, July 3, before drivers switch focus to sprint qualifying. The short-format race assembles on the grid at 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 4, followed by the Grand Prix on Sunday, July 5 at 3:00 pm local time. Find out if George Russell can clinch his home Grand Prix to win back-to-back races live on Apple TV.
Odds Subject to Change
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F1 British Grand Prix 2026 Odds
Event Winner Odds
Italian wunderkind Kimi Antonelli arrives at Silverstone after a dream start to the year. He’s racked up five trips inside Victory Lane this term, and has only missed the podium in one round. Antonelli will be hoping for a better return in the UK this time out, after failing to cross the finish line 12 months prior. His nearest rival in this market is his colleague George Russell, who has come right in recent weeks after a tough run between Suzuka and Monaco. Russell is now a two-time victor this season and has settled for runner-up in as many races.
Another local lad, Lewis Hamilton, enters the weekend as the only non-Mercedes driver to have snatched a checkered flag in 2026. The seven-time World Champion boasts a triumph and two runner-ups in his previous four appearances. Sticking with the British contingent, Lando Norris returns to Silverstone attempting to defend his title, but he’s yet to register a victory this term, producing a season’s best second place in Miami.
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Driver
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Kimi Antonelli
+178
$55.60
George Russell
+270
$74.00
Lewis Hamilton
+545
$129.00
Max Verstappen
+590
$138.00
Lando Norris
+2122
$444.40
Charles Leclerc
+2339
$487.80
Oscar Piastri
+3674
$754.80
Isack Hadjar
+49900
$10,000.00
Arvid Lindblad
+66567
$13,333.40
Liam Lawson
+66567
$13,333.40
Franco Colapinto
+66567
$13,333.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+66567
$13,333.40
Nico Hulkenberg
+66567
$13,333.40
Oliver Bearman
+66567
$13,333.40
Pierre Gasly
+199900
$40,000.00
Esteban Ocon
+199900
$40,000.00
Alex Albon
+199900
$40,000.00
Carlos Sainz
+199900
$40,000.00
Fernando Alonso
+199900
$40,000.00
Lance Stroll
+199900
$40,000.00
Sergio Perez
+199900
$40,000.00
Valtteri Bottas
+199900
$40,000.00
Expert Pick
After a strong showing in his last two outings, we’re backing the local, George Russell, to bag top honors this weekend. Sportsbooks have the Briton at +270 to potentially pay out` $74.00 on a $20.00 wager.
Podium Odds
With an 87.5% podium success rate in eight rounds, Kimi Antonelli is one of four drivers to start with negative odds for a podium finish. He’s fresh off his seventh rostrum of the campaign after a third-place return in Austria. The year has proven arduous for Max Verstappen, but the Red Bull star has persevered and was rewarded with his second top three of the term at Spielberg. Both of his podium returns have arrived in the previous four rounds.
Lewis Hamilton has a decorated history at Silverstone, winning 50% of the previous 10 Grands Prix here. Despite his results, he’s reasonably priced for a podium at -102. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has found himself on the rostrum twice this year, and just missed out on a top three in Austria last weekend. After a strong start to the term, Charles Leclerc has underwhelmed since his third-place return in Japan. However, he always remains a threat and has the car to challenge for a top three.
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Driver
Event Podium
Payout on $20
Kimi Antonelli
-270
$27.41
George Russell
-190
$30.53
Max Verstappen
-147
$33.61
Lewis Hamilton
-102
$39.61
Oscar Piastri
+217
$63.40
Charles Leclerc
+257
$71.40
Lando Norris
+355
$91.00
Isack Hadjar
+1581
$336.20
Nico Hulkenberg
+1718
$363.60
Gabriel Bortoleto
+1752
$370.40
Oliver Bearman
+1752
$370.40
Franco Colapinto
+1769
$373.80
Valtteri Bottas
+1900
$400.00
Alex Albon
+1983
$416.60
Carlos Sainz
+1983
$416.60
Arvid Lindblad
+2074
$434.80
Pierre Gasly
+2310
$482.00
Liam Lawson
+2400
$500.00
Esteban Ocon
+2977
$615.40
Lance Stroll
+3604
$740.80
Sergio Perez
+4155
$851.00
Fernando Alonso
+5028
$1,025.60
Fastest Lap
The teenage Mercedes pilot Kimi Antonelli once again steals the headlines as we look ahead to the Fastest Lap market. He enters Silverstone after blitzing his peers in 62.5% of the first eight rounds. Antonelli grabbed his fifth DHL Fastest Lap Award of the season at the Red Bull Riing. He remains the only driver on the grid to have stopped the clock fastest on multiple occassions this term. World Champions, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris complete the list of quickest laps in 2026, with one award apiece.
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Driver
Fastest Lap
Payout on $20
Kimi Antonelli
+160
$52.00
George Russell
+395
$99.00
Max Verstappen
+539
$127.80
Lewis Hamilton
+1030
$226.00
Charles Leclerc
+3290
$678.00
Nico Hulkenberg
+16567
$3,333.40
Lando Norris
+13233
$2,666.60
Arvid Lindblad
+66567
$13,333.40
Fernando Alonso
+66567
$13,333.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+66567
$13,333.40
Isack Hadjar
+66567
$13,333.40
Lance Stroll
+66567
$13,333.40
Liam Lawson
+66567
$13,333.40
Oliver Bearman
+66567
$13,333.40
Oscar Piastri
+66567
$13,333.40
Pierre Gasly
+66567
$13,333.40
Sergio Perez
+66567
$13,333.40
Valtteri Bottas
+66567
$13,333.40
Franco Colapinto
+99900
$20,000.00
Alex Albon
+199900
$40,000.00
Carlos Sainz
+199900
$40,000.00
Esteban Ocon
+199900
$40,000.00
Pole Position Odds
There is no surprise seeing Antonelli as the favorite to snatch pole position for the Grand Prix wth in the trunk this campaign. Despite his success, we think his senior, George Russell, arrives as a better value-for-money pick. The Briton has also qualified fastest on four occasions in 2026, but three of them have arrived in the ultimate four rounds. Russell is the in-form qualifier, and is our pick to stop the clock fastest on Saturday afternoon.
Besides the Mercedes drivers who have dominated proceeedings this year, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are the only drivers to have come close to unseating the team leading the constructors’ Championship. Despite their determination, neither of the three has found their way into the first spot on the grid.
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Driver
Pole Position
Payout on $20
Kimi Antonelli
+138
$47.60
George Russell
+178
$55.60
Max Verstappen
+525
$125.00
Lewis Hamilton
+700
$160.00
Charles Leclerc
+1011
$222.20
Lando Norris
+1150
$250.00
Oscar Piastri
+1718
$363.60
Fernando Alonso
+10426
$2,105.20
Valtteri Bottas
+18082
$3,636.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+19900
$4,000.00
Oliver Bearman
+19900
$4,000.00
Arvid Lindblad
+22122
$4,444.40
Sergio Perez
+22122
$4,444.40
Lance Stroll
+24900
$5,000.00
Alex Albon
+28471
$5,714.20
Carlos Sainz
+28471
$5,714.20
Franco Colapinto
+28471
$5,714.20
Esteban Ocon
+33233
$6,666.60
Nico Hulkenberg
+33233
$6,666.60
Liam Lawson
+39900
$8,000.00
Pierre Gasly
+39900
$8,000.00
Isack Hadjar
+49900
$10,000.00
Sprint Winner Odds
The fourth of six sprint rounds takes off at Silverstone on Saturday, and George Russell enters as the man to beat. He boasts a 66.7% success rate in sprints this year, bagging top honors in Shanghai and Montreal. Russell only missed out on a top-three return in the short format in Miami, settling for fourth place.
Reigning Drivers Champion Lando Norris has delivered a stronger showing in the sprints this year than the standard format, averaging 2.33 across the opening three races. His only triumph arrived in Miami, and he backed it up with a runner-up finish in Canada. Like Russell and Norris, Charles Leclerc has found himself on the podium in two out of the three sprint rounds. He had to settle for his worst finish of the season in the last sprint round, crossing the line in fifth.
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Driver
Sprint Qualifying
Payout on $20
George Russell
+178
$55.60
Kimi Antonelli
+203
$60.60
Max Verstappen
+277
$75.40
Lewis Hamilton
+852
$190.40
Charles Leclerc
+1329
$285.80
Lando Norris
+1438
$307.60
Oscar Piastri
+3179
$655.80
Pierre Gasly
+3536
$727.20
Alex Albon
+3604
$740.80
Carlos Sainz
+3604
$740.80
Liam Lawson
+3604
$740.80
Nico Hulkenberg
+4067
$833.40
Arvid Lindblad
+4155
$851.00
Oliver Bearman
+5456
$1,111.20
Isack Hadjar
+5961
$1,212.20
Valtteri Bottas
+8991
$1,818.20
Lance Stroll
+9424
$1,904.80
Franco Colapinto
+49900
$10,000.00
Sergio Perez
+49900
$10,000.00
Esteban Ocon
+66567
$13,333.40
Fernando Alonso
+66567
$13,333.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+66567
$13,333.40
Sprint Pole Odds
The Mercedes senior, George Russell, continues his dominance in the sprint format, boasting two poles in three rounds. He grabbed the first place on the grid in China and Canada, but stopped the clock as the sixth quickest in Miami for his worst qualifying session of the short format season. Lando Norris accounts for the only other sprint pole of the term, and has not finished outside of the top three in any of the opening three sprint rounds of 2026.
Kimi Antonelli is yet to snatch pole position in a sprint qualifying this year, but he’s remained consistent. The Italian has racked up three consecutive second-place qualifications. While he hasn’t registered top honors in this format, we’ve seen him top qualifying in 50% of the eight Grand Prix weekends this year. Capping off the sprint pole hopefuls, Oscar Piastri is the only other driver to have achieved a top-three qualification this year. The Aussie qualified third fastest in Miami and settled for fourth in the Montreal Sprint qualifying.
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Driver
Sprint Pole Position
Payout on $20
George Russell
+178
$55.60
Kimi Antonelli
+203
$60.60
Max Verstappen
+300
$80.00
Lewis Hamilton
+852
$190.40
Charles Leclerc
+1329
$285.80
Lando Norris
+1438
$307.60
Arvid Lindblad
+1920
$404.00
Oscar Piastri
+3179
$655.80
Oliver Bearman
+3409
$701.80
Pierre Gasly
+3409
$701.80
Alex Albon
+3471
$714.20
Carlos Sainz
+3471
$714.20
Liam Lawson
+3746
$769.20
Nico Hulkenberg
+3822
$784.40
Valtteri Bottas
+7307
$1,481.40
Lance Stroll
+9424
$1,904.80
Isack Hadjar
+22122
$4,444.40
Franco Colapinto
+49900
$10,000.00
Sergio Perez
+49900
$10,000.00
Esteban Ocon
+66567
$13,333.40
Fernando Alonso
+66567
$13,333.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+66567
$13,333.40
Where to Bet on the Pirelli British Grand Prix
George Russell returned to winning form in the last rounds and showed us the flair we last saw from him in the season opener. Can the Mercedes senior finally capture his home Grand Prix? Or will his junior colleague Kimi Antonelli cross the line first to extend his Drivers Championship lead.
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Best Bets: 2026 F1 British Grand Prix Pre-Event Odds Analysis
The fourth sprint weekend of the 2026 F1 Championship is upon us, as teams set up shop at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. Drivers’ standings leader Kimi Antonelli arrives in the United Kingdom as the pre-event odds favorite, but his teammate George Russell is on a high after registering his second trip inside Victory Lane in the previous round. Catch all the betting markets and the top picks for round nine in our preview below.
After reading, check out our partner sportsbooks to get valuable promotions and place your bets.
In addition to traditional sports betting on F1, the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix offers Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) and real-money gaming in a Pick’Em style on Underdog.
Schedule and How to Watch the F1 British Grand Prix
Round nine of the 2026 F1 Championship hits the track this weekend at the Silverstone Circuit in Towcester. Since this is a sprint weekend, there is only one practice session scheduled for Friday, July 3, before drivers switch focus to sprint qualifying. The short-format race assembles on the grid at 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 4, followed by the Grand Prix on Sunday, July 5 at 3:00 pm local time. Find out if George Russell can clinch his home Grand Prix to win back-to-back races live on Apple TV.
Odds Subject to Change
Please note, the odds provided herein reflect the raw probability odds for this analysis and are based on the information available at the time of publishing. Different sportsbooks may adjust these odds based on market conditions, bettor behaviors, and other factors that could influence the betting landscape. For a deeper understanding of why odds for alternative sports betting change and how it might affect your betting strategy, we encourage you to read our detailed article: Why Do Alternative Sports Betting Odds Change?. Make informed decisions and always check the latest odds with your sportsbook before placing bets.
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F1 British Grand Prix 2026 Odds
Event Winner Odds
Italian wunderkind Kimi Antonelli arrives at Silverstone after a dream start to the year. He’s racked up five trips inside Victory Lane this term, and has only missed the podium in one round. Antonelli will be hoping for a better return in the UK this time out, after failing to cross the finish line 12 months prior. His nearest rival in this market is his colleague George Russell, who has come right in recent weeks after a tough run between Suzuka and Monaco. Russell is now a two-time victor this season and has settled for runner-up in as many races.
Another local lad, Lewis Hamilton, enters the weekend as the only non-Mercedes driver to have snatched a checkered flag in 2026. The seven-time World Champion boasts a triumph and two runner-ups in his previous four appearances. Sticking with the British contingent, Lando Norris returns to Silverstone attempting to defend his title, but he’s yet to register a victory this term, producing a season’s best second place in Miami.
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Expert Pick
After a strong showing in his last two outings, we’re backing the local, George Russell, to bag top honors this weekend. Sportsbooks have the Briton at +270 to potentially pay out` $74.00 on a $20.00 wager.
Podium Odds
With an 87.5% podium success rate in eight rounds, Kimi Antonelli is one of four drivers to start with negative odds for a podium finish. He’s fresh off his seventh rostrum of the campaign after a third-place return in Austria. The year has proven arduous for Max Verstappen, but the Red Bull star has persevered and was rewarded with his second top three of the term at Spielberg. Both of his podium returns have arrived in the previous four rounds.
Lewis Hamilton has a decorated history at Silverstone, winning 50% of the previous 10 Grands Prix here. Despite his results, he’s reasonably priced for a podium at -102. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has found himself on the rostrum twice this year, and just missed out on a top three in Austria last weekend. After a strong start to the term, Charles Leclerc has underwhelmed since his third-place return in Japan. However, he always remains a threat and has the car to challenge for a top three.
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Fastest Lap
The teenage Mercedes pilot Kimi Antonelli once again steals the headlines as we look ahead to the Fastest Lap market. He enters Silverstone after blitzing his peers in 62.5% of the first eight rounds. Antonelli grabbed his fifth DHL Fastest Lap Award of the season at the Red Bull Riing. He remains the only driver on the grid to have stopped the clock fastest on multiple occassions this term. World Champions, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris complete the list of quickest laps in 2026, with one award apiece.
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Pole Position Odds
There is no surprise seeing Antonelli as the favorite to snatch pole position for the Grand Prix wth in the trunk this campaign. Despite his success, we think his senior, George Russell, arrives as a better value-for-money pick. The Briton has also qualified fastest on four occasions in 2026, but three of them have arrived in the ultimate four rounds. Russell is the in-form qualifier, and is our pick to stop the clock fastest on Saturday afternoon.
Besides the Mercedes drivers who have dominated proceeedings this year, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are the only drivers to have come close to unseating the team leading the constructors’ Championship. Despite their determination, neither of the three has found their way into the first spot on the grid.
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Sprint Winner Odds
The fourth of six sprint rounds takes off at Silverstone on Saturday, and George Russell enters as the man to beat. He boasts a 66.7% success rate in sprints this year, bagging top honors in Shanghai and Montreal. Russell only missed out on a top-three return in the short format in Miami, settling for fourth place.
Reigning Drivers Champion Lando Norris has delivered a stronger showing in the sprints this year than the standard format, averaging 2.33 across the opening three races. His only triumph arrived in Miami, and he backed it up with a runner-up finish in Canada. Like Russell and Norris, Charles Leclerc has found himself on the podium in two out of the three sprint rounds. He had to settle for his worst finish of the season in the last sprint round, crossing the line in fifth.
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Sprint Pole Odds
The Mercedes senior, George Russell, continues his dominance in the sprint format, boasting two poles in three rounds. He grabbed the first place on the grid in China and Canada, but stopped the clock as the sixth quickest in Miami for his worst qualifying session of the short format season. Lando Norris accounts for the only other sprint pole of the term, and has not finished outside of the top three in any of the opening three sprint rounds of 2026.
Kimi Antonelli is yet to snatch pole position in a sprint qualifying this year, but he’s remained consistent. The Italian has racked up three consecutive second-place qualifications. While he hasn’t registered top honors in this format, we’ve seen him top qualifying in 50% of the eight Grand Prix weekends this year. Capping off the sprint pole hopefuls, Oscar Piastri is the only other driver to have achieved a top-three qualification this year. The Aussie qualified third fastest in Miami and settled for fourth in the Montreal Sprint qualifying.
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Where to Bet on the Pirelli British Grand Prix
George Russell returned to winning form in the last rounds and showed us the flair we last saw from him in the season opener. Can the Mercedes senior finally capture his home Grand Prix? Or will his junior colleague Kimi Antonelli cross the line first to extend his Drivers Championship lead.
Visit our partner sportsbooks to access special deals that will elevate your betting experience as you prepare for the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix. If you’re a newbie in the world of F1 betting, our comprehensive F1 Betting Guide is a must-read. Remember to enjoy the race and make your betting choices wisely. Betting responsibly ensures the fun lasts all season long.
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