Lando Norris granted punters their wishes in Melbourne, winning the season opener as expected. More of the same is expected from the McLaren frontman as the teams touch down in Shanghai for the first sprint weekend of the season. Norris starts as the favorite on this tight track, while Max Verstappen is looking to defend the crown he won here a year ago.
Staying on Pole: 67% of drivers in pole position have won the Chinese GP since 2015
Limited Grid Change: 68% of the top 3 qualifiers since 2015 have crossed the line in a podium position.
Fastest Lap: The 45th lap is when drivers tend to clock their fastest lap.
Tight Track: A tight layout offers few overtaking opportunities, leading to little change in the grid.
Top 5 Finish: 77% of the fastest five qualifiers finish inside the top five since 2015.
My First Bet: Early picks and predictions for F1 Chinese Grand Prix
After finishing sixth in the sprint at Shanghai International Race Circuit last year, Lando Norris bounced back to claim second in the Grand Prix. He is poised to go one better on this visit, with clear conditions forecast for the weekend. The Brit enters with short odds at +100, and deservedly so.
Oscar Piastri is quietly going about his business while his teammate enjoys the hype. The Australian was brilliant in front of his home crowd a week ago, until he spun off the track. He forced his way back into the race and managed to collect two points for McLaren. In drier conditions, he’s a threat to his teammate and offers value to bettors at +300.
Defending Champion Max Verstappen will not make it easy for Lando Norris, but his car is an issue. “Mad Max” only finished 0.895 seconds behind Norris in Melbourne, but in better conditions, the Red Bull vehicles may struggle to compete with a well-oiled McLaren design.
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F1 Chinese Grand Prix Betting Nuggets & Trends
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Lando Norris granted punters their wishes in Melbourne, winning the season opener as expected. More of the same is expected from the McLaren frontman as the teams touch down in Shanghai for the first sprint weekend of the season. Norris starts as the favorite on this tight track, while Max Verstappen is looking to defend the crown he won here a year ago.
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F1 Chinese Grand Prix Historical Performance
Record
Driver
Inaugural Grand Prix
2004
Track Length
3.387 Miles
2024 Grand Prix Winner:
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2024 Sprint Winner:
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2024 Constructor Winner
Red Bull (54 Points)
2024 Chinese Grand Prix Fastest Qualifier
Max Verstappen (1:33.660)
Most Pole Positions
Lewis Hamilton (6)
Most Chinese GP Wins
Lewis Hamilton (6)
Lap Record Holder:
Michael Schumacher ( 1:32.238 – 2004)
Safety Car Probability
75%
Virtual Safety Car Probability
75%
Chinese Grand Prix Favorites:
Lando Norris (+100)
Charles Leclerc (+300)
Max Verstappen (+330)
F1 Chinese Grand Prix Vital Statistics
Staying on Pole: 67% of drivers in pole position have won the Chinese GP since 2015
Limited Grid Change: 68% of the top 3 qualifiers since 2015 have crossed the line in a podium position.
Fastest Lap: The 45th lap is when drivers tend to clock their fastest lap.
Tight Track: A tight layout offers few overtaking opportunities, leading to little change in the grid.
Top 5 Finish: 77% of the fastest five qualifiers finish inside the top five since 2015.
My First Bet: Early picks and predictions for F1 Chinese Grand Prix
After finishing sixth in the sprint at Shanghai International Race Circuit last year, Lando Norris bounced back to claim second in the Grand Prix. He is poised to go one better on this visit, with clear conditions forecast for the weekend. The Brit enters with short odds at +100, and deservedly so.
Oscar Piastri is quietly going about his business while his teammate enjoys the hype. The Australian was brilliant in front of his home crowd a week ago, until he spun off the track. He forced his way back into the race and managed to collect two points for McLaren. In drier conditions, he’s a threat to his teammate and offers value to bettors at +300.
Defending Champion Max Verstappen will not make it easy for Lando Norris, but his car is an issue. “Mad Max” only finished 0.895 seconds behind Norris in Melbourne, but in better conditions, the Red Bull vehicles may struggle to compete with a well-oiled McLaren design.
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