Become a motorsports world traveler this holiday season with our 2026 F1 preview & season predictions!
Does Max Verstappen (+250) deserve to be the World Championship favorite? Can Ferrari (+600) close the gap between them & McLaren (+137)? Plus, which new Cadillac driver between Sergio Pérez (-115) & Valtteri Bottas (-115) has the better season?
Motorsports betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez make their top Formula 1 futures picks & best bets on “The Backroad (S5 E50).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:34 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:03:54 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo
00:07:19 Horizon Forecast: 2026 F1 Preview
00:07:33 2026 F1 Grid
00:17:12 2026 F1 Race Schedule
00:19:56 2026 F1 Car Changes
00:24:23 WannaParlay Promo
00:25:28 Parking Garage Props: Top Formula 1 Futures Picks + Best Bets
00:25:46 F1 World Championship Odds & Storylines
00:46:12 F1 Constructor’s Championship Odds
00:49:53 F1 Season Match Bets Odds Odds
00:50:03 Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen (-2500) vs. Hadjar (+1000)
00:50:36 McLaren: Lando Norris (-180) vs. Oscar Piastri (+140)
00:52:23 Mercedes: George Russell (-300) vs. Kimi Antonelli (+220)
00:53:55 Ferrari: Charles Leclerc (-450) vs. Lewis Hamilton (+300)
00:55:34 Cadillac: Sergio Pérez (-115) vs. Valtteri Bottas (-115)
00:57:36 Audi: Nico Hulkenberg (-300) vs. Gabriel Bortoleto (+220)
00:59:46 Williams: Carlos Sainz Jr. (-150) vs. Alexander Albon (+110)
01:01:27 Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso (-550) vs. Lance Stroll (+380)
01:02:37 Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson (-300) vs. Arvid Lindblad (+220)
01:04:14 Alpine: Pierre Gasly (-700) vs. Franco Colapinto (+400)
01:05:14 Haas: Oliver Bearman (-180) vs. Esteban Ocon (+140)
01:06:42 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix Outrights Odds
01:10:30 2026 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Outrights Odds
01:12:50 Over/Under 4 Grand Prix Race Winners in 2026
01:14:00 Plugs + Outro
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