The British Grand Prix is seen as one of the standout races on the Formula 1 calendar. It was first held in 1926, and since then there have been 78 British Grand Prix races to take place, with Lewis Hamilton the record holder for the most wins (8). Silverstone is the track where the British Grand Prix is held, and this will be the case until at least 2034 due to the leasing agreement.
The last Grand Prix held at Silverstone was in 2023, and it saw two Brits make the podium, as Lando Norris and Hamilton finished second and third, respectively. However, it was Max Verstappen who won the race and he was on course, at that point, to bag another driver’s championship title, which he indeed secured.
2024 is expected to be a similar story at Silverstone, with current title race leader Verstappen set to be the man to beat in the British Grand Prix. Norris is expected to rival him on home turf, with the race taking place on Sunday, July 7.
F1 Point Standings Ahead of the British Grand Prix
As expected before the season began, reigning world title holder Max Verstappen is out in front in the driver standings and looks highly unlikely to be caught, with the Dutchman the dominant force in Formula 1. At this point, you’d suggest the only driver who could mount any sort of challenge based on points accrued is Lando Norris, but even that is highly unlikely due to the points disparity.
| Position | Driver | Nationality | Team | Points |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing Honda | 237 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren Mercedes | 156 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari | 150 |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Ferrari | 135 |
| 5 | Sergio Perez | MEX | Red Bull Racing Honda | 118 |
British Grand Prix Predictions and Best Bets
The primary prediction for many will be that the British Grand Prix will be won by Mx Verstappen in 2024. The Dutchman won the race for the first time in 2023, and because of how dominant he is in the sport at present, you’d expect him to defend his title at Silverstone on July 7.
However, what’s not appealing is the odds of Verstappen winning the race. The Red Bull driver is odds on as you’d expect, so some will suggest there’s no value in backing him to win the race, even if they strongly believe that he will.
Lando Norris finished second to Verstappen last year, and he’s currently second in the driver standings, although he’s still well adrift of top spot. The McLaren Mercedes man could be worth looking into a bit deeper for value if there are markets where his odds are slightly more appealing.
What’s also interesting is that Carlos Sainz, who drives for Ferrari, is available at huge odds even though he won the race in 2022. He could be the best bet ahead of the British Grand Prix, and backing him each way would still offer value rather than a straight bet to win the race.
Who is the favourite to win the British Grand Prix?
Based on the events of last year at Silverstone and his continued dominance in Formula 1, Max Verstappen is the odds-on favourite to win the British Grand Prix in 2024. Lando Norris is seen as his likely rival in the race, with the Brit finishing second to Verstappen in 2023.
Who Won the British Grand Prix in 2023?
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix of 2023 in a time of 1:25:16.938. This saw him net a total of twenty-six points. Lando Norris of McLaren Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, finished second and third respectively, and thus completed the podium lineup. Because of this, Verstappen is tipped to win the upcoming British Grand Prix on July 7 at Silverstone, and Norris is second favourite. Hamilton is seen as having an outside chance of success in the race.
What Time is the British Grand Prix?
The British Grand Prix of 2024 is on July 7 at Silverstone, with the race scheduled to begin at 15:00. There will be a total of fifty-two laps raced, and the action will be available to watch live on television globally. Qualifying for the race is the day before the race, July 6, starting at 15:00 and finishing at 16:00.
Bet on F1 with BetVictor
F1 odds are available as part of the sports betting package at BetVictor. You will find the betting for the British Grand Prix under Motor Racing odds on the platform, and they can be accessed online and via the BetVictor mile app, which is downloadable on Android and iOS-based devices.
