Odds On Formula One In 2021 Lead To Big Future Plans

So Online sportsbook sites in the UK are already offering odds on Formula One in 2021. Naturally, the “silver arrows” from Mercedes are favorites. However, as the sport continues to look forward, some teams are making big changes. Some are adjusting themselves for a higher profile regardless of results whilst others are still chasing the dream of victory. Of course, you might not want to bet on Alpine lasting long, or indeed, Red Bull coming up with a winning engine just yet. 

Looking at the odds on Formula One in 2021 people have a natural instinct to bet on Mercedes. Fans of motorsport will tell you a bet on Lewis Hamilton benefits from his almost certainly winning. It’s what he does. However whilst that makes life easy for the punters the teams aren’t as happy. They stand almost no chance of winning the constructors championship. However, rather than pick up their ball and go home moaning about it, some are planning to fight back.

“We have taken control of our own destiny.” Christian Horner should win a prize for that piece of grandiose spiel. Red Bull decided the best way to compete with Mercedes and Ferrari was to become them. The team, famous for its energy drinks, will now form its own power train development division. Yup, that’s right. They took one look at the odds on Formula One in 2021 at online betting sites in the UK like Bet365 and decided to make their own engines. Classic.

Odds On Formula One In 2021 Tip Mercedes Again

So, obviously, those of you who like to bet on F1 will probably scoff at this idea. On the face of it, it’s ridiculous. Build an engine to compete with Mercedes one of the world’s biggest and most experienced car manufacturers? Ferrari have trouble doing that and they’ve been doing it for years. Do you want to bet on Red Bull succeeding? Few will join you. It’s a crazy response to the odds on Formula One in 2021. Just a shame Red Bull don’t really have any other viable options. 

Odds On F1 WDC

• Anyone Else – 150/1+
• Carlos Sainz – 100/1
• Lando Norris – 100/1
• Sebastian Vettel – 90/1
• Fernando Alonso – 80/1
• Daniel Ricciardo – 66/1
• Charles Leclerc – 33/1
• George Russell – 25/1
• Sergio Perez – 20/1
• Valtteri Bottas – 9/1
• Max Verstappen – 5/1
• Lewis Hamilton – 1/3 
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Still, they do have time. Supposedly, in 2022 engine development will be frozen for three years. Not that anyone will bet on Ferrari or Mercedes worrying. Not yet. Like the fans they’ll happily watch developments good or bad. Their efforts will entertain either way. This is F1. So there will always be people who look at the odds on Formula One in 2021 and just laugh. They will take advantage of UK gambling laws to bet on the first retirement in a GP or the team that comes last.

Old Face Fernando Alonso Back With New Face

Of course, not all teams can go Red Bull’s route. They don’t have the resources. So as Christian puts a brave face on long-term independence from actual engine manufacturers, Alpine are trying something else. They’re putting Fernando Alonso back in an F1 car. Sure, his presence isn’t going to do much for their odds on Formula One in 2021. They know that. But it will do wonders for their profile. Alpine have pretty much bet on Fernando Alonso to bring them some attention. 

Odds On F1 WCC

• Williams – 1500/1
• Alfa Romeo – 1000/1
• Haas – 1000/1
• Alpha Tauri – 500/1
• McLaren – 100/1
• Alpine – 80/1
• Aston Martin – 66/1
• Ferrari – 14/1
• Red Bull – 7/2
• Mercedes – 1/6

Mission accomplished. The season hasn’t even started yet and Fernando is already the big news in F1. Fernando had a cycling accident (a car hit him) and broke his jaw. The team, however, insist; “We expect him to be fully operational to undertake preparation for the season”. Which means those who like to bet on sports in the UK at Bet365 can back him. Although his odds on Formula One in 2021 are strictly for the optimists. He gets 80/1 to win the World Championship.

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We take a look at why the odds on Formula One in 2021 have pushed some teams to radical action.