The 2027 Formula One season will run between 14 March and 12 December, with twenty-four races taking place in total. We're excited for a competitive battle between the leading drivers, with Max Verstappen the bookmakers' favourite to land another title. However, he will have to finish above 2026 champion Kimi Antonelli who was by far the best driver.
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The 2027 F1 World Championship is going to be an exciting battle that could feature a number of candidates going for the drivers' title. There are twenty-four Grand Prix where points are available, with the action starting with the Bahrain GP on 14 March before being followed by Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, Australia and Japan.
Who are the F1 World Championship Betting Favourites?
Max Verstappen won four consecutive Formula One drivers' titles between 2021 and 2024, with the Red Bull Racing operator having dominated the scene for several years. The Dutchman will now be bidding to return to the winners' enclosure in 2027, having finished second to Lando Norris in 2025 before finishing some way behind Kimi Antonelli in 2026.
Antonelli was a serial winner in 2026, with the Mercedes driver having clocked up consecutive successes in China, Japan, Miami, Canada and Monaco. There were also victories in Belgium, Italy and Spain, with the 20-year-old proving to be a sensation behind the wheel where he will look to retain his crown.
George Russell struggled for wins in 2026 but the Brit could end up getting involved in championship contention. Wins in Australia, Austria and Azerbaijan weren't enough to ever be close to the eventual champion, with the same driver having finished fourth in the 2025 pecking order.
There are then four drivers operating at a similar price including Lewis Hamilton. The Brit's last success came in 2020 and this was the sixth success in the space of seven years. There was also a victory in 2008 although there hasn't been a win in the space of six attempts and perhaps there are better betting alternatives.
How Do I Bet on the Formula One World Championship Winner?
The Formula One Drivers' Championship has outright odds available now, with the 2027 event likely to be a competitive one. You are best served for having a number of betting accounts across a wide range of bookmakers. This means you can compare the latest prices and discover the value play each time.
It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, with customers needing to fund their account and you can then visit either the Formula One or Motor Sports section of the betting site. Here you will find odds for the Drivers' Championship along with the Constructors' Championship.
Who Are the Previous Formula One World Championship Winners?
There have been winning streaks when it comes to the F1 Drivers' Championship, with Sebastian Vettel able to secure a victory in four consecutive years between 2010 and 2013. The German's dominance was then followed by the Lewis Hamilton era where the driver bagged wins in 2014 and 2015 before four further successes between 2017 and 2020.
Max Verstappen was then able to come to the fore with four consecutive victories between 2021 and 2024, with the Red Bull driver's dominance finishing in 2025 when Lando Norris was able to enjoy a maiden success. Kimi Antonelli's victory in 2026 means he comes into the 2027 campaign as the defending champion.
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