Welcome back Formula 1 racing down under with our 2026 Australian Grand Prix picks & predictions!
Can Kimi Antonelli (+700) win his first pole? Can Lando Norris (+200) pick up where he left off with a Lando Norris Top 4 Finish? Plus, will Oscar Piastri (+320) have the speed for a podium finish?
Motorsports betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad (S6 E9).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:27 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:03:29 Horizon Forecast
00:03:40 Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit Track & Race Breakdown
00:06:46 2026 Formula 1 Storylines
00:14:15 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Australian Grand Prix Picks
00:16:23 Kimi Antonelli Pole (+750 via Caesars)
00:17:34 Lando Norris Top 4 Finish (+200 via DraftKings)
00:18:44 Oscar Piastri Podium Finish (+320 via Caesars)
00:20:20 McLaren Double Top 10 Finish (-250 via TheSore Bet)
00:22:02 Haas Double Top 10 Finish (+333 via bet365)
00:24:17 Plugs + Outro
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