F1 Las Vegas Gran Prix Betting Tips: Smart Wagers …

One of the most exhilarating spectacles in Formula 1 racing, and certainly the most unique experience among the United States’ three stops, Saturday’s Las Vegas Gran Prix takes place under the lights on The Strip in the final race on American soil in 2025The layout is simple with long straightaways and hard-braking zones, but the LVGP hits differently: The racing has been better than doomers projected in 2023, even if the event’s buildup feels more like a circus than Circus Circus itself.AdvertisementFrom a betting standpoint, it rewards teams with blistering straight-line speed, fast pits, a strong understanding of tactical braking, and proper tire management in what is forecasted to be 59 degrees Fahrenheit at the start of the race.Vegas’ glamorous yet mildly unpredictable extravaganza favors opportunistic bettors looking to profit from volatility.All odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change. DraftKings does not sponsor this content.AdvertisementNationality of Race Winner: British (-150)This one is kind of fun, because you have both the P1 and 2024 race winners hailing from Great Britain in Lando Norris and George Russell, respectively. The latter starts P4 tonight, and he’s third place in the eyes of oddsmakers as an underdog to capture consecutive wins at Vegas.Lando Norris Race Winner (-100)The juice kills any reason to hedge beyond trying to mitigate losses if you’re keen on Lando, so consider this wager if you’re not sold on Verstappen. After all, you are getting nearly even odds on the frontrunner. McLaren has the speed and team to get the job done for Lando, putting him on the cusp of winning his first F1 World Championship at Qatar. You’d be foolish to not parlay both this one and the aforementioned nationality wager if you’re convinced Norris has this in the bag. A three-leg parlay of interest includes McLaren as the winning car (-125).AdvertisementMax Verstappen Race Winner (+110)As mentioned, hedging this is unfavorable, so commit to going all in on one or the other. Losing pole position to Lando Norris by 0.323 seconds in a wet qualifying session, the inaugural Vegas winner looks to claim his second “W” in as many USA-based races after last month’s COTA victory. With an outside chance at extending his Drivers’ Championship crown to five straight, expect Max to use every trick in his repertoire. This track layout suits Verstappen’s straightaway speed, and he’s an appealing plus-odds wager to win it all in what will be drier conditions.Max Verstappen Fastest Lap (+225)Let’s go on the belief that Leclerc indeed wins … in that scenario, there’s a good chance the Dutchman maxes out as much as he can on the straights to give himself a risky passing opportunity in his bid to catch the Ferrari. Verstappen’s back is against the wall if he wants to win five in a row, and desperate times call for a lead foot.AdvertisementCharles Leclerc 4th-Place Finish (+275)This one isn’t for the faint of heart, hence the odds, but Leclerc has the speed to overcome a P9 qualifying position. Another factor working in his favor is the team effect of having Lewis Hamilton effectively out of contention before the race even begins after finishing P20 in what was the worst full qualifying effort of his career.Carlos Sainz Podium Finish (+450)The wildest of this week’s recommended wagers, Sainz starts P3 and is my favorite sleeper for a podium finish on a track where a low-drag/raw speed combo is prioritized over downforce packages. Williams has proven capable at similar tracks.This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the Sports Betting section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Анжелика Флёрко

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