2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Odds, Picks, & Predictions
The Formula 1 landscape has officially changed. Red Bull's era of dominance is over. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix proved as much, with Lando Norris going pole-to-flag for his first win of the year. But while the field has caught up, there's still money to be made on Max Verstappen.
The grid is set for the Chinese Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden pole position, with George Russell alongside him in P2. Lando Norris starts P3, Verstappen lines up P4 and fresh off a Ferrari sprint victory, Lewis Hamilton sits in P5.
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2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Betting Preview
(odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Odds
- Oscar Piastri: -125
- Lando Norris +220
- George Russell: +800
- Max Verstappen: +900
- Lewis Hamilton: +1200
- Charles Leclerc: +3500
Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Picks
The value lies in backing the four-time reigning World Champion. Max Verstappen is the defending winner in China - a race absent from the calendar since 2019 due to the pandemic. That last edition in 2019 was won by Lewis Hamilton during his Formula 1 dominance.
This bet comes down to one thing: Can George Russell hold his position? I am betting no. Despite a solid 2024 campaign with Mercedes, Russell finished the season with just two wins and two other podium finishes. Meanwhile, Verstappen, despite all the Red Bull turmoil surrounding the car and team ownership in 2025, still finished behind Lando Norris for second in Australia.
The winds of change are in the air and Verstappen is flying under the radar, with betting odds right behind him. Until he completely falls off the map, I'll keep betting on Verstappen at even money.
Bet: Max Verstappen Podium Finish (-105)
