One would assume that the Red Bull Ring is a fortress for the Formula 1 team that bears its name, but Mercedes has clinched seven triumphs on this circuit since 2014. George Russell was the latest victor from the German outfit and lines up this week as the defending champion. Driver Championship leader Oscar Piastri takes pole position in the F1 Austrian Grand Prix pre-event odds, ahead of the winningest driver at this venue, Max Verstappen.
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Schedule and How to Watch the F1 Austrian Grand Prix
The return to Europe sees an early morning start for racing fans stateside. Drivers leave the pits lanes for the first practice session on Friday at 7:30 am ET. The business end of proceedings starts on Saturday at 10 am when the 20 drivers head for qualifying to determine the starting grid for the Grand Prix at 9 am on Sunday.
ESPN is set to broadcast the practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix to keep you informed throughout the weekend. Check out NXTbets for the latest odds and analysis to prepare for the weekend.
F1 Austrian Grand Prix Odds
Event Winner Odds
An elementary error from Lando Norris in Montreal left him securing his first DNF of the season. The lack of points leaves him 22 units behind his teammate in the Driver’s Standings. Oscar Piastri retains the faith of the market heading onto Red Bull’s turf after taking top honors in five Grands Prix this season. The Australian excelled in this event last year after starting in seventh and greeting the checkered flag in second.
Mercedes’ senior driver George Russell shifted gears in Montreal, bagging his maiden victory of the campaign. He returns to Austria looking to defend his title and earn Mercedes an eighth title since 2015. Max Verstappen will be hoping to secure his team a fifth home victory in his last nine starts, but his single seater’s challenges with tire management could prove the difference in this race, a factor that’s set McLaren apart from their rivals this year.
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Driver
Event Winner
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
+166
$53.20
Lando Norris
+219
$63.80
Max Verstappen
+397
$99.40
George Russell
+710
$162.00
Charles Leclerc
+1599
$339.80
Lewis Hamilton
+2894
$598.80
Kimi Antonelli
+4102
$840.40
Carlos Sainz
+17773
$3,574.60
Yuki Tsunoda
+17773
$3,574.60
Alexander Albon
+17773
$3,574.60
Isack Hadjar
+17773
$3,574.60
Fernando Alonso
+17773
$3,574.60
Nico Hulkenberg
+17773
$3,574.60
Esteban Ocon
+17773
$3,574.60
Franco Colapinto
+17773
$3,574.60
Gabriel Bortoleto
+17773
$3,574.60
Lance Stroll
+17773
$3,574.60
Liam Lawson
+17773
$3,574.60
Oliver Bearman
+17773
$3,574.60
Pierre Gasly
+17773
$3,574.60
Can Oscar Piastri go one better this year in Austria and add another GP scalp to the collection?
Podium Odds
Three drivers take center stage in the podium headlines after surprising results in Montreal. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris missed out on only their second podiums of the season, with the Championship leader ending a run of eight consecutive top-three finishes. The teenager, Kimi Antonelli, is the other star after standing on the podium for the first time in F1 in the last round. He is the third youngest driver to podium in the premier category behind Verstappen and Lance Stroll.
Reigning Driver’s Champion “Mad Max” Verstappen registered his fifth podium of the term in Canada, lowering his finishing average to 3.60. The Netherlander is tied with George Russell for podium places, but his finishing average is slightly below Max’s at 4.40. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has battled at times this season, but is always threatening a podium. He’s enjoyed a champagne shower three times in 2025, averaging 4.60 across the previous five rounds.
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Driver
Event Podium
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
-366
$25.46
Lando Norris
-244
$28.20
Max Verstappen
-119
$36.81
George Russell
+121
$44.20
Charles Leclerc
+266
$73.20
Lewis Hamilton
+394
$98.80
Kimi Antonelli
+519
$123.80
Carlos Sainz
+3647
$749.40
Alexander Albon
+4476
$915.20
Yuki Tsunoda
+5459
$1,111.80
Isack Hadjar
+6798
$1,379.60
Fernando Alonso
+9400
$1,900.00
Nico Hulkenberg
+9400
$1,900.00
Pierre Gasly
+9400
$1,900.00
Esteban Ocon
+9400
$1,900.00
Liam Lawson
+9400
$1,900.00
Oliver Bearman
+9400
$1,900.00
Gabriel Bortoleto
+9400
$1,900.00
Lance Stroll
+9400
$1,900.00
Franco Colapinto
+9400
$1,900.00
Can Lando Norris bounce back in Austria after recording his first DNF of the year?
Odds for the Top 6
Heading into Montreal, Norris was the only driver to have finished every race inside the top six this year. That run is now over after his antics in Canada, and he joins Piastri and Verstappen with one finish outside of the top-six threshold. Until he crashed in the last round, Norris had the best finishing average in the field at 2.11 for the season. His colleague, Piastri, now carries the best finishing average in F1 2025 at 2.70.
Both Ferrari drivers continue a consistent top-six run. Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc secured their fourth such result on the trot in Montreal. Hamilton has lowered his average to 5.80 in the last five races, while his teammate sits at 4.60 in the same period.
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Driver
Event Top 6
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
-709
$22.82
Lando Norris
-555
$23.60
Max Verstappen
-353
$25.67
George Russell
-287
$26.97
Charles Leclerc
-160
$32.50
Lewis Hamilton
-125
$36.00
Kimi Antonelli
-102
$39.61
Alexander Albon
+396
$99.20
Carlos Sainz
+401
$100.20
Isack Hadjar
+473
$114.60
Yuki Tsunoda
+514
$122.80
Fernando Alonso
+704
$160.80
Nico Hulkenberg
+1793
$378.60
Pierre Gasly
+1887
$397.40
Esteban Ocon
+3190
$658.00
Liam Lawson
+3862
$792.40
Oliver Bearman
+4864
$992.80
Lance Stroll
+7537
$1,527.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+10105
$2,041.00
Franco Colapinto
+10105
$2,041.00
Odds for a Top 10 Finish
The McLaren duo and Verstappen line up at Spielberg as the only racers to finish every race inside the top 10 this year. Hamilton and Leclerc would also be on this list had they not been disqualified in Shanghai, leaving them with one blemish on their report card. Moving through the grid, we notice the veteran pair of Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg, who’ve secured two top 10s in consecutive races.
Carlos Sainz drove his way into the top 10 for the fifth race in six starts, and is back on the same asphalt where he set the fastest lap time in 2020. His Williams teammate Alex Albon produced his second DNF in a row last time out. Before the two mishaps, the Thai racer had racked up seven top 10s this campaign.
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Driver
Event Top 10
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
-1160
$21.72
Lando Norris
-1017
$21.97
Max Verstappen
-780
$22.56
George Russell
-702
$22.85
Charles Leclerc
-462
$24.33
Lewis Hamilton
-377
$25.31
Kimi Antonelli
-326
$26.13
Alexander Albon
-115
$37.39
Carlos Sainz
-110
$38.18
Isack Hadjar
-105
$39.05
Yuki Tsunoda
+106
$41.20
Fernando Alonso
+123
$44.60
Nico Hulkenberg
+242
$68.40
Pierre Gasly
+243
$68.60
Esteban Ocon
+352
$90.40
Liam Lawson
+371
$94.20
Oliver Bearman
+441
$108.20
Lance Stroll
+552
$130.40
Gabriel Bortoleto
+745
$169.00
Franco Colapinto
+1673
$354.60
Can Charles Leclerc replicate his 2022 Austrian Grand Prix success.
H2H of Interest
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
George Russell
-151
$33.25
Charles Leclerc
+151
$50.20
Lando Norris
+120
$44.00
Oscar Piastri
-120
$36.67
Isack Hadjar
-179
$31.17
Pierre Gasly
+179
$47.60
Franco Colapinto
+179
$55.80
Oliver Bearman
-179
$31.17
Nico Hulkenberg
+148
$49.60
Fernando Alonso
-148
$33.51
Fastest Qualifier Odds
Red Bull has clocked the fastest single lap around this track in qualifying since 2021, all courtesy of their superstar, Max Verstappen. Despite his efforts in qualifying, the four-time Austrian Grand Prix Champion has only won two of the last four outings on this asphalt. Mercedes owns the most pole positions a this circuit since 2015, racking up six, following contributions by Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Valtteri Bottas.
The current season paints a different picture, with Mercedes only winning one qualifying session. “Mr Saturday” Russell took pole in Canada, but this year has largely been dominated by McLaren, winning six out of nine qualifying sessions. Piastri has started from the front in four races, while Norris has led the field in two.
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Driver
Fastest Qualifier
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
+246
$69.20
Lando Norris
+264
$72.80
Max Verstappen
+404
$100.80
George Russell
+1345
$289.00
Charles Leclerc
+1797
$379.40
Lewis Hamilton
+2807
$581.40
Kimi Antonelli
+4659
$951.80
Carlos Sainz
+18603
$3,740.60
Yuki Tsunoda
+21246
$4,269.20
Alexander Albon
+21246
$4,269.20
Fernando Alonso
+21246
$4,269.20
Isack Hadjar
+21246
$4,269.20
Lance Stroll
+21246
$4,269.20
Pierre Gasly
+21246
$4,269.20
Esteban Ocon
+21246
$4,269.20
Franco Colapinto
+21246
$4,269.20
Gabriel Bortoleto
+21246
$4,269.20
Liam Lawson
+21246
$4,269.20
Nico Hulkenberg
+21246
$4,269.20
Oliver Bearman
+21246
$4,269.20
Odds for the Constructors’ Winner
McLaren is a dominant force in the constructor contests this Championship, with six titles in the trophy cabinet. Oscar has contributed four, while Lando has added two to the collection. Red Bull and Mercedes are the only other teams to lift a trophy this season, and the German team arrives at their neighbors’ Grand Prix as the defending Champions with seven titles since 2014.
Red Bull boasts a 50% success rate at Spielberg in the previous four editions of this event, thanks to Mr. Verstappen. The four-time World Champion has also contributed two victories to his team’s tally this year, but has struggled with balance and grip throughout the campaign. Ferrari took the constructor title in 2022 through Charles Leclerc, but the Italians have struggled to consistently compete with their Austrian and British opponents.
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Constructor
Constructor Winner
$20 Payout
McLaren
-135
$34.81
Red Bull
+491
$118.20
Mercedes
+711
$162.20
Ferrari
+1192
$258.40
Williams
+10664
$2,152.80
Racing Bulls
+10664
$2,152.80
Aston Martin
+10664
$2,152.80
Sauber
+10664
$2,152.80
Alpine
+10664
$2,152.80
Haas
+10664
$2,152.80
Odds for the Midfield Winner Race
The veterans stole the midfield show in Canada, taking the first two spots. Double World Champion Fernando Alonso crossed the line in seventh, ahead of Nico Hulkenberg in eighth. Hulkenberg won the contest in Spain, claiming a top five, ahead of his Spanish opponent in ninth. If the two experienced racers can maintain their composure, they should be battling it out for midfield dominance for a third consecutive race.
Alex Albon has struggled in his last two starts, failing to cross the line, but he’s prevailed in the midfield battle three times this season. His teammate Carlos Sainz took the spoils in Saudi Arabia, but has otherwise played second fiddle to Albon.
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Driver
Midfield Winner
$20 Payout
Alexander Albon
+353
$90.60
Carlos Sainz
+365
$93.00
Isack Hadjar
+420
$104.00
Fernando Alonso
+635
$147.00
Nico Hulkenberg
+1619
$343.80
Pierre Gasly
+1748
$369.60
Esteban Ocon
+2663
$552.60
Liam Lawson
+3179
$655.80
Oliver Bearman
+3813
$782.60
Lance Stroll
+5724
$1,164.80
Gabriel Bortoleto
+9675
$1,955.00
Franco Colapinto
+20140
$4,048.00
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One would assume that the Red Bull Ring is a fortress for the Formula 1 team that bears its name, but Mercedes has clinched seven triumphs on this circuit since 2014. George Russell was the latest victor from the German outfit and lines up this week as the defending champion. Driver Championship leader Oscar Piastri takes pole position in the F1 Austrian Grand Prix pre-event odds, ahead of the winningest driver at this venue, Max Verstappen.
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Schedule and How to Watch the F1 Austrian Grand Prix
The return to Europe sees an early morning start for racing fans stateside. Drivers leave the pits lanes for the first practice session on Friday at 7:30 am ET. The business end of proceedings starts on Saturday at 10 am when the 20 drivers head for qualifying to determine the starting grid for the Grand Prix at 9 am on Sunday.
ESPN is set to broadcast the practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix to keep you informed throughout the weekend. Check out NXTbets for the latest odds and analysis to prepare for the weekend.
F1 Austrian Grand Prix Odds
Event Winner Odds
An elementary error from Lando Norris in Montreal left him securing his first DNF of the season. The lack of points leaves him 22 units behind his teammate in the Driver’s Standings. Oscar Piastri retains the faith of the market heading onto Red Bull’s turf after taking top honors in five Grands Prix this season. The Australian excelled in this event last year after starting in seventh and greeting the checkered flag in second.
Mercedes’ senior driver George Russell shifted gears in Montreal, bagging his maiden victory of the campaign. He returns to Austria looking to defend his title and earn Mercedes an eighth title since 2015. Max Verstappen will be hoping to secure his team a fifth home victory in his last nine starts, but his single seater’s challenges with tire management could prove the difference in this race, a factor that’s set McLaren apart from their rivals this year.
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Can Oscar Piastri go one better this year in Austria and add another GP scalp to the collection?
Podium Odds
Three drivers take center stage in the podium headlines after surprising results in Montreal. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris missed out on only their second podiums of the season, with the Championship leader ending a run of eight consecutive top-three finishes. The teenager, Kimi Antonelli, is the other star after standing on the podium for the first time in F1 in the last round. He is the third youngest driver to podium in the premier category behind Verstappen and Lance Stroll.
Reigning Driver’s Champion “Mad Max” Verstappen registered his fifth podium of the term in Canada, lowering his finishing average to 3.60. The Netherlander is tied with George Russell for podium places, but his finishing average is slightly below Max’s at 4.40. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has battled at times this season, but is always threatening a podium. He’s enjoyed a champagne shower three times in 2025, averaging 4.60 across the previous five rounds.
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Can Lando Norris bounce back in Austria after recording his first DNF of the year?
Odds for the Top 6
Heading into Montreal, Norris was the only driver to have finished every race inside the top six this year. That run is now over after his antics in Canada, and he joins Piastri and Verstappen with one finish outside of the top-six threshold. Until he crashed in the last round, Norris had the best finishing average in the field at 2.11 for the season. His colleague, Piastri, now carries the best finishing average in F1 2025 at 2.70.
Both Ferrari drivers continue a consistent top-six run. Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc secured their fourth such result on the trot in Montreal. Hamilton has lowered his average to 5.80 in the last five races, while his teammate sits at 4.60 in the same period.
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Odds for a Top 10 Finish
The McLaren duo and Verstappen line up at Spielberg as the only racers to finish every race inside the top 10 this year. Hamilton and Leclerc would also be on this list had they not been disqualified in Shanghai, leaving them with one blemish on their report card. Moving through the grid, we notice the veteran pair of Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg, who’ve secured two top 10s in consecutive races.
Carlos Sainz drove his way into the top 10 for the fifth race in six starts, and is back on the same asphalt where he set the fastest lap time in 2020. His Williams teammate Alex Albon produced his second DNF in a row last time out. Before the two mishaps, the Thai racer had racked up seven top 10s this campaign.
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Can Charles Leclerc replicate his 2022 Austrian Grand Prix success.
H2H of Interest
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Fastest Qualifier Odds
Red Bull has clocked the fastest single lap around this track in qualifying since 2021, all courtesy of their superstar, Max Verstappen. Despite his efforts in qualifying, the four-time Austrian Grand Prix Champion has only won two of the last four outings on this asphalt. Mercedes owns the most pole positions a this circuit since 2015, racking up six, following contributions by Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Valtteri Bottas.
The current season paints a different picture, with Mercedes only winning one qualifying session. “Mr Saturday” Russell took pole in Canada, but this year has largely been dominated by McLaren, winning six out of nine qualifying sessions. Piastri has started from the front in four races, while Norris has led the field in two.
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Odds for the Constructors’ Winner
McLaren is a dominant force in the constructor contests this Championship, with six titles in the trophy cabinet. Oscar has contributed four, while Lando has added two to the collection. Red Bull and Mercedes are the only other teams to lift a trophy this season, and the German team arrives at their neighbors’ Grand Prix as the defending Champions with seven titles since 2014.
Red Bull boasts a 50% success rate at Spielberg in the previous four editions of this event, thanks to Mr. Verstappen. The four-time World Champion has also contributed two victories to his team’s tally this year, but has struggled with balance and grip throughout the campaign. Ferrari took the constructor title in 2022 through Charles Leclerc, but the Italians have struggled to consistently compete with their Austrian and British opponents.
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Odds for the Midfield Winner Race
The veterans stole the midfield show in Canada, taking the first two spots. Double World Champion Fernando Alonso crossed the line in seventh, ahead of Nico Hulkenberg in eighth. Hulkenberg won the contest in Spain, claiming a top five, ahead of his Spanish opponent in ninth. If the two experienced racers can maintain their composure, they should be battling it out for midfield dominance for a third consecutive race.
Alex Albon has struggled in his last two starts, failing to cross the line, but he’s prevailed in the midfield battle three times this season. His teammate Carlos Sainz took the spoils in Saudi Arabia, but has otherwise played second fiddle to Albon.
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Where to Bet on the Austrian Grand Prix
Visit our partner sportsbooks to access special deals that will elevate your betting experience as you prepare for the F1 Austrian 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.
George Russell is fresh off a victory in Canada and returns to Austria as the reigning Champion. Can the Briton defend his title and go back-to-back in the Championship? Will McLaren win another constructors’ trophy this season, or can Max Verstappen reclaim Red Bull’s pride on home asphalt?
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