Other sports

Italian Grand Prix betting preview

Formula One RSS / Editor / 21 August 2007 / Leave a Comment

Free Bet

The betting market will make interesting viewing when the Formula One circus heads to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix (September 9).

The race is hotting up for the Drivers and Constructors Championships, not only between the rival teams but also among team-mates!

The Italian Grand Prix is among the oldest on the F1 calendar, having hosted a race since 1921. Monza has been the home of the grand prix for the vast majority of that time and betting punters should take note that Ferrari have enjoyed plenty of success in northern Italy.

The home team have won six of the last nine races and that previous form is likely to see them feature heavily in the betting markets.

British fans looking for a bet on Lewis Hamilton will be heartened by the fact that Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill (2), Johnny Herbert and David Coulthard have all been victorious at the track.

Those victories though all came in the 90's and since then Michael Schumacher (five wins), Juan Pablo Montoya (two) and Rubens Barrichello (two) have dominated.

As a former winner, Coulthard may prove a popular bet to get among the points in Italy as the Red Bull driver has also had four other top-eight finishes at Monza.

Those punters checking out the odds of a Fernando Alonso win in the betting should take note of the Spaniard's poor record at Monza. The 26-year-old's has never won in Italy, his best finish was second in 2005, and he has twice been forced to retire.

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen claimed pole position at Monza in the McLaren last year and although he was beaten in the race by Schumacher, his change of car is likely to see him feature heavily in the betting.

The home support and their speed in the straights is likely see a Ferrari driver head the odds before the race, as the they look to catch McLaren-BMW in the constructors battle.

Read More Other sports

F1 Championship Betting: Red Bull not flying just yet

The new F1 season is just around the corner, and Ralph Ellis is of the opinion that Sebastian Vettel is worth opposing for the drivers' championship after some less-than-enthusiastic words from his Red Bull team....

F1 Betting: Comeback Kimi offers 2012 tip for punters

Kimi Raikkonen returns to Formula 1 after a few very average seasons in Nascar and the World Rally Championship, but could the new (old) guy on the block have any insights to give bettors an edge in 2012? Ralph Ellis...

Brazilian Grand Prix Betting: Vettel and Barrichello to end on a high

Sebastian Vettel has every chance of finishing the season in style and veteran driver Rubens Barrichelllo may well be amongst the points in what is likely to be his last-ever race, says James Frankland....

Brazil GP: Ignore Hamilton hype and back Vettel for winning finish

Under-rated in his early days, Sebastian Vettel has certainly gone on to prove the doubters wrong. Now Ralph Ellis is backing him to round off a stellar season in style......

Post a comment

Free £20 Bet + Up to £1,000 Cashback

Join Today
How to claim your £20 Free Bet + £1,000 Cashback offer
  1. Open your account (3 mins)
  2. Make a deposit into your account and place a bet on your selection (minimum £20)
  3. Should your selection lose we'll refund your bet + get cashback on your betting for your first 30 days up to £1,000
  4.   £20 Free Bet + £1,000 Cashback, Join Today

Get a $50-$2500 Poker Bonus

Play Now

Choose and earn a $50, $250, $500, $1000 or $2500 poker sign up bonus. Turn Loyalty Into Cash and earn up to 40% Valueback in the Players Club.

Join Betfair Poker Now.

£200 Casino Bonus

Play Now

100% deposit bonus up to £100 for all new casino players. Just join and play to claim.

Join Today. Click here to claim your £200 Casino Bonus

Earn £25-£50 for referring friends

Go

With our Refer and Earn scheme you can earn substantial rewards for introducing someone new to Betfair.

Refer and Earn Today

Related Sites

© Betfair 2007–11 | Contact Betting.Betfair team on: haveyoursay@betfair.com

Proud to back    

Betfair UK | Australia | Online sázení | Betfair Danmark | Wetten | στοιχήματα | Apuestas | Fogadas | Ireland | Scommesse | Norge | Онлайн ставки | Kladjenje | Vedonlyönti | Apostas | Zakłady | Vadhållning | >网上投注 | Betfair Corporate | Betting Education