2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Betting Odds and General Information 

Formula 1 is back with a new season that is going to start this weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit – the venue in Sakhir that has hosted the inaugural race since 2021. Experts and online sportsbooks are ready with the Bahrain Grand Prix betting odds showing quite predictable favorites & underdogs of the first F1 race in 2023.

Overview of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix 

Car racing is back after the longest pause in recent history of Formula One. The season technically started with testing sessions at the same track, so the teams didn’t have to go any further before the actual race. What is interesting, this season is the first to hold only one testing 3-day session, and due to this change, the drivers were concerned if 3 days is enough to feel the car. 

Although there were not any major changes in car regulations, it has always been important for the drivers to get to know the car as quickly as possible. The testing session brought quite curious conclusions, such as Aston Martin’s strong race pace and lower tyre degradation compared to Mercedes and Ferrari, not even midfield teams where Aston Martin has had its niche.

Ted Kravitz from Sky Sports F1 placed Aston Martin above Mercedes in presumed hierarchy according to the tests. Though only a very brave or rather insane person would make an entire season prediction based on tests; still, some points could be noted. 

Red Bull looked to be even more dominant than they were last season, Mercedes would be struggling with race pace, midfield teams are definitely closer to top-3 teams and that was proven by Aston Martin. The pack looks a tad tighter this year, meaning that the upcoming season will be highly competitive.

Bahrain Grand Prix Betting Odds & Predictions

Our prediction for the Bahrain Grand Prix is that both Red Bulls take the pole position and win the race. Even if Verstappen retires, Perez is going to pick up the pieces. Ferrari is next behind by the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix betting odds at Bet365. 

Fernando Alonso in Aston Martin might find himself as high as 5th or even 4th in the order, if everything goes right. Bookies give pretty good odds for the Spanish race driver to take the podium. Another team to watch is HAAS. On paper they have one of the best and experienced driver line-ups and this experience along with a good car might bring some spice to the field. 

The flop of the weekend looks like going to be McLaren Mercedes. They had dreadful testing by their standards – the lowest mileage of all teams and uncompetitive times set even on faster tyres. The car is hard to control and unpredictable. All this points at McLaren struggling not just for the season opener but more, until the team fixes issues.

Top-10 Bahrain Grand Prix betting odds at most online sportsbooks in Croatia.

1. Max Verstappen – 1.74
2. Charles Leclerc – 5.00
3. Sergio Perez – 9.00
4. Lewis Hamilton – 10.00
5. Carlos Sainz Jr – 11.00
6. Fernando Alonso – 17.00
7. George Russell – 19.00
8. Kevin Magnussen – 21.00
9. Nico Hulkenberg – 21.00
10. Esteban Ocon – 35.00

How to Watch the 2023 Bahrain GP?

The Bahrain GP starts on Friday, March 3. As usual, two Practices will take place on the first day, followed by Practice 3 and Qualifying on March 4. The main race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 5, at 18:00 (UTC +3). 

The F1 race takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, a 5.412-km track where drivers compete over 57 laps. If you don’t follow the Sunday competition live from Bahrain, there are many other ways to celebrate the start of the Formula One season in 2023. 

The official F1 website and F1TV will broadcast the main race and all the preceding events in real time. Also, the competition will be available on sports streaming platforms like Hulu and FuboTV. Various sports channels will follow the race, so visit the Formula 1 site to learn more about broadcasters in your country. Finally, you can find Bahrain Grand Prix betting odds and watch the race at online gambling sites in Croatia offering live bets.

Click here to try the best odds at Bet365 Sportsbook