The odds for each driver in F1 2026 according to 1xBet

Formula 1 is starting, and the 2026 season promises to be one of the most unpredictable in recent times. With extreme balance and many drivers in contention for the title, major changes to the rules relating to the cars also make all the difference and could bring many surprises throughout the season.

Even so, the analysis by 1xBet through betting odds is able to point out some favorites. Here, we have gathered the seven drivers with the best chances of winning the title according to the bookmakers. Finally, we will also present the odds for the team title, offering a complete overview of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

George Russell – 3.0

After several consistent seasons, Mercedes’George Russell is tipped by bookmakers as the big favorite for the 2026 title. Considered by many analysts to be the best driver today alongside Max Verstappen, the Englishman has the advantage of great teamwork with Kimi Antonelli. Thus, this could be the beginning of an era of many titles for Russell. The odds for Russell to be champion are 3.0.

Max Verstappen – 4.0

While many experts point to Verstappen as the big favorite for the 2026 season title, bookmakers place the Dutchman as the second favorite. He is clearly an elite driver at the moment and showed tremendous resilience last season, proving that his mental strength is stronger than ever, indicating a good chance of him becoming champion this year. The odds for Verstappen to win the title are 4.0.

Charles Leclerc – 6.0

Predictions suggest that Leclerc would be the clear favorite if he were given an elite car capable of matching the driver’s talent. However, many doubts still hang over Ferrari’s car for the current season, even though the team seems to have the advantage of a stunning start. So, the bookmakers are placing the driver as the third favorite for the title with odds of 6.0.

Lewis Hamilton – 7.0

It is impossible to leave Hamilton off the list of Formula 1 favorites, considering that he is the greatest driver of his generation and one of the greatest in the history of the sport. However, like Leclerc, his performance will depend heavily on what Ferrari prepares in terms of equipment. Teamwork could strengthen the Englishman, considering the talent of his teammate. Thus, the odds for Lewis Hamilton to win the title are 7.0.

Kimi Antonelli – 10.0

Antonelli made his Formula 1 debut under a lot of pressure, considering his excellent performance in lower categories, being touted by many as the great promise of the sport. Even with the pressure, he delivered good results in 2025, finishing seventh in the championship with 150 points. Now more mature, he is tipped as one of the favorites for the title with odds of 10.0.

Lando Norris – 10.0

Lando Norris is the current Formula 1 champion, but he is still not highly rated in the current season due to his performance in the final stretch of F1 in 2025. For many experts, the fact that he is the title holder will put a lot of pressure on the Englishman, in a situation in which he did not perform very well last year.

However, it is impossible to ignore the driver’s talent; after all, no one becomes a champion by chance. In his favor, he will have a good car from McLaren, which is one of the favorites to win the team world title. The odds for Norris to win a second championship are 10.0.

Oscar Piastri – 15.0

Oscar Piastri had a great 2025 season, showing potential to be one of the great drivers of his generation. However, he now enters as the seventh favorite for the title, with odds of 15.0. For many, the fact that he is overshadowed by Lando Norris at McLaren weighs heavily on his chances of winning the title. However, everything will depend on the initial performance of each driver on the team, which will guide the strategies until the end of the season.

Team Championship

Bookmakers point out that the team championship will be extremely balanced in 2026, with three manufacturers practically tied for the lead in the odds: Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. However, with the changes to the cars, it is completely unpredictable how each team will act this season, making this a great type of bet for those with a lot of knowledge of the sport. See the full list with the odds for all teams:

• Mercedes – 2.20
• Ferrari – 3.50
• McLaren – 3.50
• Red Bull – 8.0
• Aston Martin – 50.0
• Alpine – 65.0
• Williams – 100.0
• Audi – 200.0
• Haas – 250.0
• Racing Bulls – 400.0
• Cadillac – 500.0

Bookmakers also set Over/Under lines for the number of wins for each driver. This indicates the probability of the number of wins for each of them. The lines are as follows: