After cleaning up on Max Verstappen in the last couple of races, we’re looking at some different markets for our Austrian Grand Prix predictions.
The flying Dutchman finished an incredible 35.743 seconds clear of Lewis Hamilton at the Red Bull Ring last weekend, helping to give us a trio of successful selections.
However, such a huge winning margin was unusual for this circuit, which will again be used for a quick doubleheader.
Examining the Austrian Grand Prix odds, we like 6/5 for the victor to be under six seconds ahead at the chequered flag, which would have paid out in the last five renewals of this contest.
Verstappen commented: “I had a really enjoyable race, the car was working well and I always enjoy driving on this track.
“I just focused on my own race, concentrating on hitting the apexes in the places I wanted to, looking after the tires – and it worked out well.
“You never know how competitive or how close it’s going to be on a Sunday and, to be honest, I really wasn’t expecting it to be like it was, as the long-run pace between the two teams was very closely matched all weekend.
“Overall, we’ve had a really positive weekend but, of course, it’s not going to be completely the same next week.”
When is it?
The first and second practice takes place on Friday, July 2 with final practice and qualifying on Saturday, July 3. The Austrian Grand Prix itself is on Sunday, July 4.
What time does it start?
The first practice on Friday starts at 10.30am BST with the second practice at 2pm the same day. The final practice is at 11am on Saturday with qualifying starting at 2pm. The race itself starts at 2pm on Sunday.
What TV channel is it on?
Sky Sports F1 has near-exclusive live coverage rights in the UK this year and indeed for the next few with their usual excellent team. Their qualifying coverage begins at 1pm BST on Saturday and their race coverage at 12.30pm on Sunday.
Channel 4 has highlighted for this year with their equally excellent team. Their qualifying program starts at 6.30pm and their extended race coverage highlights are at 6.30pm, too.
Indian Viewers can watch the Austrian GP on Star Sports Select 2 and Select 2 HD starting from 6:30 PM (IST).
You can also keep up to date throughout practice, qualifying, and the race right here at AtmTech.
What do we know about the Red Bull Ring?
Circuit length: 4.318km
First Grand Prix: 1970 (as the Österreichring)
Laps: 71
Race distance: 306.452km
Race lap record: 1:05.619, Carlos Sainz – 2019
2020 winner: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
Number of corners: Officially 10 but it's really nine as turn two is a complete non-event
Overtaking chances: Best chances are into the heaviest braking zones on the track, turn one and turn three, both uphill right-handers which have the opportunity for contact if someone misjudges it all.
What are the latest odds?
Max Verstappen 11/18
Lewis Hamilton 2/1
Valtteri Bottas 11/1
Sergio Pérez 11/1
Lando Norris 40/1
Charles Leclerc 50/1
-by Amaan Attar
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