Bookies' favourites for the 2026 F1 drivers and constructors' championship as things stand

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Bookies' favourites for the 2026 F1 drivers and constructors' championship as things stand

Italian is leading the pack despite never having won a championship until now

GPFans Staff

Saturday 20 June 2026 11:00

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The F1 Drivers' Championship odds have been a hot topic of discussion among sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts of late. Fans are searching for the best online sports betting tips as the 2026 F1 championship heats up.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is currently leading the pack with odds of -225. Despite never having won an F1 race before, Antonelli has managed to become an early betting favourite.

He broke his maiden in the Chinese GP and doubled up in the Japanese GP, drawing even in the betting with his Mercedes teammate. Antonelli then passed Russell in the odds following his third straight victory in Miami and extended that lead after winning in Montreal and Monaco.

Mercedes' George Russell follows Antonelli with odds of +350. Russell was considered the one to beat by bettors and oddsmakers before the year began, as Mercedes seemed to have the most promising cars in preseason testing. A victory in the season-opening Qatar GP helped solidify that status, but it's been a downhill journey since then.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton is third in line with odds of +400. Hamilton's odds jumped from sixth to third with his price shifting from 40/1 to +400 after his win in Barcelona. Following Hamilton, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc stands at +2500, Red Bull's Max Verstappen at +3300, McLaren's Lando Norris at +5000, and McLaren's Oscar Piastri at +10000.

In the F1 Constructors' Championship odds, Mercedes leads with -900, followed by Ferrari at +700. McLaren and Red Bull trail behind with odds of +1600 and +6600, respectively.

Looking back at the past Drivers' Championship winners, McLaren's Lando Norris took the title in 2025. Before Norris, Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominated the championship, winning consecutively from 2020 to 2024. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was the champion for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019.

In the Constructors' Championship, McLaren emerged as the winner in 2024 and 2025. Red Bull took the title in 2022 and 2023, while Mercedes had a strong hold on the championship from 2016 to 2021.

The F1 World Drivers' Championship is a thrilling event that keeps sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts on their toes. The odds are constantly changing, reflecting the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the sport. Whether you're a fan of the races or the betting, keeping an eye on these odds can provide valuable insights into the potential outcomes of the races.