Seasonal F1 bets for 2026

The season is about to start and we already know quite a lot about the new cars after watching the first public winter test.

That also means we can get some bets ready! Seasonal picks of course. We had a few good ones last year, like McLaren to win the WCC, and likewise there are some nice spots for this season.

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F1 2026 Team Performance Predictions

The Formula One field is facing major rule changes ahead of 2026. These changes could shake up the rankings, especially as some teams are changing engine providers. Let’s try to predict the best and worst F1 teams in 2026. Here are our performance ranking predictions: Championship contenders 1. Mercedes2. Red Bull (possibly) According to the rumours, Mercedes are way ahead … continue reading

F1 Free Agents: Best Drivers Currently Outside Formula One

Aside from the drivers competing in various junior series, there are some respectable older drivers outside Formula One that could potentially perform well if given the chance. Here is a ranking of the best available drivers (outside ladder series such as F2 and F3) who could be worth bringing into F1. Some of them are already affiliated with F1 teams … continue reading

Betting plans for the 2026 season

Throughout 2025, I shared my F1 bets publicly here on RaceValue (and on a few other platforms). With great success as the final outcome was a +10% ROI.

I will continue sharing F1 betting predictions in 2026, but with some changes. Let’s look into the plan, shall we…

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Who will win the teammate battles in 2026?

Performing better than your teammate is the goal of (almost) every Formula One driver. As fans, we generally tend to rate the drivers based on how they perform in these matchups. In some teams, it’s obvious from the start who is going to win. Others are more difficult to predict, and sometimes there are drivers that outright surprise us. Let’s … continue reading

2026 F1 Teammate H2H statistics

The 2026 season is well in progress, and on this page, you will be able to see the head-to-head stats between the teammates. It will be updated throughout the season. It can be useful for researching betting matchups. Remember that you can see a driver’s full career record by going to his page (hover over ‘Drivers’ in the upper right … continue reading

Betting review: How did we perform in 2025?

Betting on F1 is probably the main reason why people visit this site. We try to have fun with it and earn some money as well. 2025 was a pretty good year in that regard, as we ended with a 10% ROI. Let’s have a closer look at the data to see where we performed well – and where we … continue reading

2025 RaceValue Formula 1 Awards

The season is over and now it’s time for the most important award ceremony of the year… the 2025 RaceValue Formula 1 Awards! All joking aside, it is quite fun to determine the best (and worst) drivers within certain categories. Best driver: Max Verstappen Awarded to the best overall racing driver in 2025. The first and most important award is … continue reading

What if Alonso signed with Red Bull in 2009?

Christian Horner stated that at the end of 2008, Red Bull got close to signing Fernando Alonso. Helmut Marko went to see Alonso’s management team and offered the Spaniard a two-year contract which would have put Alonso in the OP Newey-designed Red Bull car. Sadly, Alonso was insisting on a one year deal, while Red Bull insisted on a two … continue reading

2025 Formula One Driver Rankings

The 2025 season is finally over. Lando Norris was crowned champion, beating Max Verstappen by just two points. Some drivers surprised positively, while others disappointed. Overall, after 24 rounds, it’s time to rank the F1 class of 2025 for the final time. 1. Max Verstappen Verstappen looked like the fastest driver throughout the year, but he absolutely cemented it with … continue reading