Betting odds, tip, forecast & preview for the USA Grand Prix in Austin, Sunday, 24.10.2021 at 21:00
Suspenseful showdown in Texas. The Formula 1 circus is back in the USA after a year’s Corona break. The world championship battle has become even more exciting due to Mercedes’ strategy mistake at the Turkish GP.
Hamilton did not end up on the podium, and yet Mercedes was still able to score important points through Bottas ahead of Verstappen and RedBull, who had to settle for second place.
The race in Austin is also expected to be a duel between RedBull and Mercedes. However, a battle is also coming to a head in the midfield, which is why I believe there are plenty of exciting bets in this race in my Formula 1 USA GP prediction.
So slowly the World Championship battle is coming to a head. The hot phase of the season has begun and the duels between the rivals Hamilton and Verstappen are getting tougher and tougher.
This was already evident in Friday’s practice session. There, the two rivals came very close in a short duel, with the better end for Hamilton. The Briton is now hoping for the same in the race.
Due to the team’s mistake at the Turkish GP, Hamilton lost important places and thus points. Currently, six points separate him from Verstappen, who finished second.
The Mercedes driver cannot rely on his team-mate Valtteri Bottas as he did recently. Due to another power unit change, Bottas will start five places further back from P9.
However, Austin is one of the 6-time world champion’s favourite tracks. Hamilton has already taken victory here five times.
In addition, the Mercedes drivers can make the most of their car’s strengths thanks to the long straights and fast corners. Hamilton will also need these to regain the world championship lead.
The last Red Bull success, on the other hand, was a while ago. The last time Sebastian Vettel finished first for RedBull was in 2013, and Verstappen wants to finally end this drought.
The world championship leader achieved the ideal starting position with a fabulous time and the well-deserved pole in the QF.
That’s why the betting companies with a German licence see the Dutchman as the favourite. The odds for a win by the world championship leader are around 1.75.
There is another exciting duel in the midfield. In the fight for third place, Ferrari and McLaren are separated by only 7.5 points.
Due to the new power units, Ferrari showed a strong improvement and drove with both drivers in the top 10. Also in qualifying, the Scuderia drove to places 5 & 6.
The condition of the track, on the other hand, could cause problems. The asphalt was already partially renewed a few weeks ago at the MotorGP.
Nevertheless, the bumps have been one of the issues this weekend. The unevenness could also lead to nasty surprises during the race.
Another factor that will decide victory and defeat is the teams’ correct tyre management. On the one hand, the heat will also cause the tyres to heat up faster.
Secondly, the tyres are put under a lot of strain by the many corners. Therefore, the race will also be decided in the pits.
In terms of Formula 1 betting for the USA GP, the bookies see a close duel at the top.
Both Max Verstappen, who snatched pole from his team-mate Perez with an outstanding last-second qualifying, and the Mexican himself have shown a strong improvement in form since Friday.
But Hamilton, a confirmed Austin expert, has already taken victory five times. The track is also one of his favourites, and perfect for the Silver Arrows to drive with its long straights and many corners.
Conclusion: Even though Verstappen and RedBull are currently even stronger, I still believe that Lewis Hamilton will win the race in the end due to his experience and the advantages of his car on this track.
Therefore, my tip is: Hamilton has a very narrow lead in the end and takes his 6th GP victory in the USA.
