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Betting Preview for the 2022 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Following an unusual three-week absence resulting from the Russian Grand Prix’s omission from Formula 1’s 2022 calendar, F1 is back this weekend with the 13th edition of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Run at the curvy and treacherous Marina Bay Circuit, the Singapore Grand Prix is one of just four night races on the 2022 schedule, and two-time champion Fernando Alonso has described the street circuit as “Monaco of the east,” in reference to the track’s glamorous route through the skyscrapers of downtown Singapore.
Defined by its tight curves and grueling conditions, Marina Bay Circuit rarely fails to produce heart-pounding overtakes and crashes. This year should be more hair-raising than ever as heavy rains, and perhaps even thunderstorms, are forecast for race time.
Our Dimers.com F1 expert takes a look at the best bets for the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.
2022 Singapore F1 Grand Prix Betting Preview
When?
Qualifier: Saturday, October 1st, 9:00 AM (ET)
Race: Sunday, October 2nd, 8:00 AM (ET)
Where?
Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore
What’s at stake?
The Driver’s Championship. With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen enjoying a 116-point lead, the Dutchman could wrap up his second consecutive Driver’s Championship with a finish 22 points better than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, nine points better than fellow Red Bull Driver Sergio Perez, and six points better than Mercedes’ George Russell. Unless Leclerc DNFs, it’s unlikely Verstappen will secure the necessary margin. But it’s not out of the question: in spite of his second place points position, Leclerc has already failed to complete three races this season. Sunday’s conditions could be conducive to a similar outcome.
Singapore Grand Prix Best Bets
Double Podium for Mercedes: Compared to Red Bull and Ferrari, Mercedes races with a high downforce setup ideally suited for street tracks like Marina Bay. What’s more, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, the latter of whom sits tops all time with four Singapore Grand Prix victories, each has a history of performing well in wet conditions. Add to the mix that Mercedes’ race car has performed far better in the season’s second half than it's first, and the German automaker seems poised to secure a double podium on Sunday, and perhaps its first victory of the season.
Verstappen does NOT win Driver’s Championship: We’ve already covered the mathematics of why it’s improbable Verstappen will lock in his second consecutive Driver’s Championship on Sunday, but it should also be noted that Red Bull’s setup is far better suited to the lengthy straightaways and banked corners of a track like Monza than to a street circuit in the mold of Marina Bay. Further, of the races Charles Leclerc has managed to finish this season, he has never placed lower than sixth. It would take a Leclerc finish of seventh of worse for Verstappen to have a mathematical chance of securing the championship in Singapore. With that said, Verstappen’s pace remains lightyears ahead of the field, and while Marina Bay isn’t ideal for his low downforce setup, he is the odds-on favorite to take the victory this weekend, and for good reason.
Schumacher in the points. While Mick Schumacher’s Haas team has underperformed of late, Schumacher himself has been on an upward trajectory. Additionally, Haas has been highly competitive in Singapore in recent years, with the fastest lap ever recorded at Marina Bay belonging to Kevin Magnussen, accomplished during his first stint with Haas in 2018. Look for Schumacher, who is driving for his 2023 seat, to finish in the points in Singapore.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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