Drivers' Championship Winner Betting Odds

The F1 Drivers Championship is the ultimate prize in motorsports, signifying that a driver has triumphed over all others throughout the course of the season. It requires a blend of raw talent and strategic excellence, while also focusing on risk management, as sometimes going all-out for the top spot in a particular Grand Prix can be detrimental for a driver's chances of Championship success.

You can bet on the F1 Drivers Championship online with us at BetVictor, with our sportsbook featuring a variety of odds covering all racers who are still in with a chance of lifting the trophy. In addition to this, we offer live betting for all F1 Grand Prixs and the Drivers Championship as a whole, with the Formula 1 odds being updated in real time as the action occurs on the track!

The F1 Drivers Championship is the most prestigious individual competition in Formula 1, awarded annually to the driver who accumulates the most points throughout the racing season. This points system rewards consistent performance, strategic thinking, and exceptional driving abilities across varying track conditions.

Giuseppe Farina claimed the inaugural championship in 1950, driving an Alfa Romeo, establishing a legacy that continues today. Other infamous champions, including Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, who have each secured seven World Championships, demonstrating the dedication and determination required to reach motorsport's summit.

Drivers must showcase mental resilience whilst adapting to different circuits and weather conditions throughout each season. The championship emphasises consistency over single-race victories, rewarding those who can outperform rivals across the entire campaign.

The F1 Drivers Champion emerges through a fairly straightforward points system, which has awarded 25 points for first place, 18 for second, 15 for third, 12 for fourth, 10 for fifth, 8 for sixth, 6 for seventh, 4 for eighth, 2 for ninth, and 1 point for tenth position since 2010.

Just like in other sports like football and rugby, whoever finishes with the most points at the end of the season will be declared the Champion.

The most recent winner of the F1 Drivers Championship is Lando Norris, who took the title in the last race of 2025.

Here's a look at the Driver Championship winners for the last decade alongside their respective constructors:

Looking to bet on the F1 Drivers Championship online with us at BetVictor? You can follow these simple steps to get started:

1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. For anyone who hasn't registered with us already, click on the 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner and fill in the various fields that appear. From here, you can verify your details and make a deposit to bet on the F1 Drivers Championship online with real funds.
2. Head to the sports betting page and navigate to the Formula 1 betting section.
3. Tap on the 'Outrights' tab at the top of the catalogue before tapping on the Formula 1 Drivers Championship. Alternatively, if you want to bet on any of the aforementioned markets that are race specific, you can click on the 'Competitions' tab before selecting a Grand Prix.
4. Click on your desired selection to add it to your bet slip.
5. Last but not least, type in a stake size that aligns with your preferences and confirm the wager. If your bet is successful, it will be awarded at the corresponding odds once the result has been confirmed.

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