Formula 1 is back for the 19th race of the 2024 season in Austin, Texas as the race for the world championship continues to heat up between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in particular.
The current three-time world champion had an excellent start to his season but has struggled in recent months, while the Briton has gone from strength to strength and continues to close the gap at the top of the Drivers' Championship standings.
We’ll take a look ahead to the race and see if we can provide you with some extra cash for the season with our best free F1 betting picks, and see if there is any value in backing anyone but the reigning champion.
| F1: USA Grand Prix |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lando Norris | +110 | EVS | +110 |
| Max Verstappen | +425 | +450 | +450 |
| Oscar Piastri | +450 | +500 | +500 |
| Charles Leclerc | +650 | +650 | +550 |
| Carlos Sainz | +1600 | +1600 | +1600 |
| Lewis Hamilton | +1600 | +1600 | +1600 |
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F1 USA Grand Prix information
- Sunday, October 20th 2024
- Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
- 3.426 miles per lap
- 56 laps
F1 USA Grand Prix favorites
Below you'll find a list of favorites to win the Formula 1 USA Grand Prix.
Lando Norris - (+110)
Without a doubt this is the best version of Norris we've ever seen in Formula 1, and it's not a surprise it's come at a time where McLaren have opted to prioritise his chase for the championship.
After picking up his first-ever grand prix win back in Miami, he has since won in the Netherlands and in Singapore, while also securing podium finishes in Australia, Emilia Romagna, Canada, Spain, Silverstone, Hungary and Italy this season.
That has got him to within 52 points of Verstappen at the top of the Drivers' Championship standings with just six races remaining. That means there is limited room for error for him across the season, and he will be extra motivated to get the win. Last year at this track he came second to Verstappen in a controversy-filled race, so he will feel he can go one better this time.
There is still no confirmation on whether or not McLaren will be upgrading their car for this race, but Red Bull and Ferrari will be. That will make it extra interesting, but at +110 there is good value in Norris to get the win he needs to really push for the title.
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Max Verstappen - (+450)
It's now eight races since Verstappen crossed the checkered flag first in his Red Bull car back in Spain, which is the longest run without a win the Dutch driver has had since back in the 2020 season.
Red Bull have seen their season derailed after another incredible start saw Verstappen win five of the first seven races, but they are set to implement new upgrades on their car this weekend that could see everything go back on track. This is one of Verstappen's favorite tracks too, having won the last three consecutive Grand Prix in Texas including last year when he cruised more than 10 seconds ahead of Norris in second place.
It should also be noted that the track has been resurfaced ahead of this race, creating a smooth track that should suit the Red Bull car more than previously. It's about time Verstappen got back into the win column this season, and with the car being upgraded and the competition high for his championship, this is the perfect chance for him to step up.
At +450, the value is fantastic and Verstappen is our pick to win the 2024 F1 USA Grand Prix.
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Oscar Piastri - (+500)
Verstappen might be the pick to win the race, but McLaren has an incredibly fast car that is running very well right now and will suit the medium-to-high downforce track in Texas.
Piastri will no doubt be incredibly competitive during this race and any errors will see him step up to punish them. Piastri has finished in the top three in five of his last six races, including victories in Hungary and Azerbaijan, and he will be very keen to make amends for his performance in Texas last year after being forced to retire after just ten laps due to overheating.
With Norris and Verstappen likely to be going all out for a win, the speed and power of the McLaren could see Piastri right in the mix too. With a bit less pressure on him to get the result, there is good value in him to continue his excellent form and get the win.
Charles Leclerc - (+650)
Ferrari have had a very mixed season so far, but once again Leclerc is proving to be a top driver who, with the right car, could be a genuine contender for a championship one day.
With Lewis Hamilton set to join as his teammate next season, the Monaco-native has been in decent form in recent races. He claimed the win in the Italian Grand Prix, which was his second win of the season after winning in his home country, and four of his last five races have seen him finish in the podium places.
Last year Leclerc finished the race in sixth place but was disqualified after failing a post-race plank test, and he will be keen to put that right this year having started on pole in that race. If he can secure pole again this year, he has every chance of going all the way and securing the win with the car being upgraded ahead of time, but it won't be easy.
