Formula 1 Tips, Predictions & Previews - Monaco Grand Prix
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As the F1 season drives forward, we will guide you through each Grand Prix, both in terms of providing tips for the race and detailing where you will be able to find the best F1 free bets to use while you are placing your wagers.
Across the free betting tips we offer on site, expect Formula 1 to be a strong part of it during the season.
Monaco Grand Prix Preview & Betting Tips (Sunday, 26th May)
It’s far from popular with teams and drivers, but Formula 1 still considers the Monaco Grand Prix the jewel in the sport’s crown. The tight and twisty circuit, where overtaking is near impossible, should produce its share of shock results. But the history books show it is 15 years since a car other than a Red Bull or Mercedes have won this race.
The Predictable Is Not Predicted in Monaco GP
Most team bosses declare this is a race that is ‘won’ during Saturday qualifying. However, four of the past ten Monaco Grand Prix have not gone to the poll-setter. And then there is the myth that a Safety Car appearance is an inevitability. It is not. Three of the past five races in the tiny principality did not need the pace car.
So, what will happen this weekend? Nothing is certain – and Red Bull or Mercedes are far from certain to continue their dominance of this race – but getting the value is what all punting is about and there is plenty of value on offer this weekend.
Safety in Numbers
Our collated Monaco Grand Prix results show no Safety Car has been needed for this race six times in the past two decades. The introduction of the Virtual Safety car can only lessen its likelihood of being called into play and that is borne out by recent editions of this contest – where it is just two-from-five.
The ‘No Safety Car’ scenario can be backed at 4/1 Paddy Power and Betfair and those are standout odds.
Similarly, four of the last five Monaco GP have had just a single retirement. With cloudless skies forecast and 2024s car proving mechanically hyper-reliable, there is no reason for this trend to be bucked.
17.5-plus classified race finishers is viable and great value at the even-money odds offered bet365 who always provide the widest range of F1 betting odds on the market.
Every Second Counts
15 successive Monaco Grand Prix were won by less than 10 seconds ahead of last year when Max Verstappen blitzed the field to score by 27 seconds. The Dutchman only scrambled home last time in Monza, and with McLaren and Ferrari getting ever closer to the drinks manufacturing team, the days of such dominant displays are drawing to a close – and they may be over.
A winning margin of under 5 seconds is available on 13/8 and we believe that outweighs the true probability of the outcome.
A Piastri Podium is Overdue and Due
Hauling his McLaren to a win and two seconds in his last three starts, Lando Norris is the sport’s current golden boy. But his less experienced teammate, Oscar Paistri, has had a lot of bad luck and his talent suggests he is owed a big result.
The Australian has claimed podium finishes at the Monaco venue in lower divisions of motorsport in the past and he is 33/20 (Ladbrokes and Coral) to earn some more silverware on Sunday. This too looks an over-priced proposition considering his car will enjoy the high-downforce nature of the Monaco circuit.
*Betting odds correct at the time of publication. All odds are subject to changes.
F1 Race Calendar for 2024
- 29 Feb - 2 Mar - Bahrain GP, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
- 7 - 9 Mar - Saudi Arabian GP, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah
- 22 Mar - 24 Mar - Australian GP, Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
- 5 - 7 Apr - Japanese GP, Suzuka International Racing Course
- 19 - 21 Apr - Chinese GP, Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai
- 3 - 5 May - Miami GP, Miami International Autodrome
- 17 - 19 May - Emilia Romagna GP, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
- 24 - 26 May - Monaco GP, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- 7 - 9 Jun - Canadian GP, Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal
- 21 - 23 Jun - Spanish GP, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- 28 - 30 Jun - Austrian GP, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
- 5 - 7 Jul - British GP, Silverstone Circuit
- 19 - 21 Jul - Hungarian GP, Hungaroring, Mogyorod
- 26 - 28 July - Belgian GP, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps
- 23 - 25 Aug - Dutch GP, Circuit Park Zandvoort
- 30 Aug - 1 Sep - Italian GP, Autodromo Nazionale Monza
- 13 - 15 Sep - Azerbaijan GP, Baku City Circuit, Baku
- 20 - 22 Sep - Singapore GP, Marina Bay Street Circuit
- 18 - 20 Oct - United States GP, Circuit of the Americas, Austin
- 25 - 27 Oct - Mexico City GP, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City
- 1 - 3 Nov - Brazilian GP, Interlagos, Sao Paulo
- 21 - 24 Nov - Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas Street Circuit, Las Vegas
- 29 Nov - 1 Dec - Qatar GP, Losail International Circuit, Doha
- 6 - 8 Dec - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
F1 News This Week
The Formula 1 calendar is heating up as we approach the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the iconic Imola circuit from 16th to 18th May. With McLaren's Oscar Piastri leading the championship after a stellar performance in Miami, all eyes are on whether he can maintain his momentum. Practice sessions kick off on Friday, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of racing.
Following closely, the Monaco Grand Prix is set for 23rd to 25th May. Known for its tight corners and glamorous backdrop, Monaco always delivers thrilling action. Fans are eager to see if reigning champion Max Verstappen can reclaim his dominance on this challenging street circuit.
With back-to-back races in Italy and Monaco, it's the perfect time to place your Formula 1 free bets. Whether you're backing Piastri's continued success or anticipating a Verstappen comeback, these upcoming Grands Prix offer plenty of opportunities for exciting wagers.
F1 Betting Tips
With popularity growing, it’s no surprise to see betting on F1 growing, and with that, more interest in our F1 betting tips.
We are with you for every race of the season, dissecting the odds, picking out the value and ultimately, trying to find you some weekend winners.
We don’t stick with the norm with our tips either, as in a sport like Formula One, that can often lead to boring picks, and odds on shots. Instead we search out value, and use every possible market that is available to us, as we look to find the best places to bet on F1.
F1 Antepost Betting Tips
At the start of a season, there is a real buzz around F1 and what the new campaign will bring. Before we see a car in competitive action, our antepost season preview will guide you through all you need to know.
Whether it’s an old favourite succeeding again, a newcomer looking to make a mark, or a different betting market that has caught the eye, we leave no stone unturned when doing our research, and turn our findings into the best F1 betting tips possible.
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With that in mind, enjoy our F1 predictions, and when it’s time to place your bets on the next race, be sure to come back to Freebets and check out what we fancy.
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