Three races into the 2025 Formula 1 season, and we've seen three different drivers climb to the top of the podium. The one consistent takeaway: The Papaya Boys are flying. Oscar Piastri looks primed to notch another win after snagging the pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Aussie is priced as the heavy favorite at -300. With Lando Norris starting from P6, it's time to get a little crafty with our motorsports bets to lock in some profit on Sunday.
Here's the angle: Betting on fastest lap props.
Through three races this season, Lando Norris has clocked the fastest lap twice, while Kimi Antonelli pulled it off in Japan. But the trend is clear - McLaren's pace is on another level this season. Red Bull and Ferrari are solid, but not in the same category when it comes to raw speed.
Both Piastri and Norris know how to get the most from their high-performing cars. With Piastri starting from the pole, it provides a relatively unimpeded runway to secure another quickest lap.
2025 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Betting Preview
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Odds
- Oscar Piastri: -300
- Lando Norris: +550
- George Russell: +1100
- Charles Leclerc: +1200
- Max Verstappen: +2800
- Kimi Antonelli: +3200
Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Picks
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are priced at +175 to record the fastest lap in Bahrain. Max Verstappen is a distant third (+650). Instead of picking one, why not bet both? Let's say you put $10 on each McLaren driver to set the fastest lap. That's a $20 total stake. If either one pulls it off, you’re cashing $27.50 - a tidy $7.50 profit. No need to choose between the two. Just let the Papaya Boys do their thing and watch your ticket cash.
With Piastri leading from the front and Norris behind the wheel of what's arguably the fastest car on the planet right now, you're doubling your chances to win by backing both. It's not just a smart bet - it's a fast one.
Bets: Lando Norris to Record the Fastest Lap (+175) & Oscar Piastri to Record the Fastest Lap (+175)
