2018 Singapore Grand Prix F1 Odds & Expert Pick

The 2018 Singapore GP takes place on the Marina Bay Circuit, a series of streets in Singapore. This is the only nighttime race on the Formula 1 slate, which makes it a unique experience with plenty of chances for the drama to ensue. There are 1,500 halogen lamps that light the roads, forcing many of the drivers to put on tinted visors to improve visibility. Marina Bay has plenty of tricks for drivers, because of the bumpy macadam, the tight turns, and the brief straightaways. That means that some of the slower teams have a shot — as we saw when Daniel Ricciardo for Red Bull put up one of the best times in Friday’s practice session. The weather could be a challenge as well, as the forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms all weekend long. Even at night, the temperatures can shoot as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 C). That affects drivers physically, but it also influences tire temperatures and brake heat. Lewis Hamilton (256) is in the lead for the 2018 Drivers’ Championship with 256 points, 30 ahead of Sebastian Vettel (226). Hamilton won this race in 2017 and looks to repeat as the F1 Betting favorite. Take a look at our contender odds and sports betting suggestions for this evening extravaganza.

2018 Singapore Grand Prix F1 Odds & Expert Pick

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Contender Odds

• Lewis Hamilton 4/7
• Sebastian Vettel 6/4
• Kimi Raikkonen, Valtteri Bottas 500/1
• Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo 1000/1

Constructors Championship Odds

• Mercedes 8/15
• Ferrari 13/8
• Red Bull 250/1
• Haas, McLaren, Renault 5000/1

Singapore is one of the longer races in the circuit; in 2017, it went 2:03:23, which was the longest ever. Singapore is definitely a destination race, thanks to the amenities for fans, but it is a gauntlet. Drivers have to work out a balance with the walls in order to maximize their speed, but it is a fun experience for driver and fan alike. From a driving perspective, the corners require you to take them in second or third gear, which means that getting your power right at slow speeds is key to reducing lap time. At the beginning of the weekend, when the surface has a lot of dirt and moisture, this is especially challenging. Then, there are the lights. The race starts about two hours after the sun goes down, and those halogen lights sit about six meters over the track. The drivers have to get used to the artificial lighting and could easily have to do so while it’s raining. The brakes get a lot of work at Singapore, as there are 15 times to throw on the brakes, and the drivers will use 1.9 kg of gas per lap, which is fairly high. Keeping an eye on the fuel gauge will be a key focus for all of the drivers.

Recent History & Other Important Details

Last year, Hamilton set the race lap record here at 1:45.008, and he has won here three times (2009, 2014 and 2017). Sebastian Vettel has won here the most times with four (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015), with Fernando Alonso (2008, 2010) and Nico Rosberg (2016) claiming the other titles. So there have only been four drivers to win here in the ten years of the race’s existence. Mercedes and Red Bull have three victories each, and Ferrari has won it twice. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) has set the fastest lap here twice and has two second-place finishes. He has ended up on the podium four years in a row and looks to make it five. Pay close attention to qualifying before you lock in your wager. The pole position driver has won seven of 10 races. Vettel has sat on the pole four times, and Hamilton has done it three times. Alonso won it in 2008 from 15th, after teammate Nelson Piquet crashed his car on purpose after his team ordered him too. The winner of this race has gone on to win the Driver’s Championship in six of the last seven years.