How to Bet The 2022 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix: George Russell the Smart Bet

Formula 1 racing returns to Canada this weekend for the first time since 2019 with the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Dimers.com F1 expert Brad Montagne takes a closer look the best bets in the Canadian Grand Prix.

The island-based track in Montreal consists of a long straightaways and chicanes and not a lot of high-speed turns. Red Bull and Ferrari will excel on this type of course.

2022 Canadian F1 Grand Prix Bets

Ferrari has been plagued by mechanical issues of late but I think they are due for a win as well as pole positions heading into qualifying. Carlos Sainz of Ferrari at +2000 is an especially tempting choice.

Britain’s Mercedes' George Russell is at +3000 and another great bet for a podium finish. He has placed in the top five of every race this year and is earning the nickname ‘Mr. Consistent.’ He even won us some money last weekend with his podium finish. Thanks George!

🗣️ "As drivers we want change moving forward."

George Russell says it's promising to see the FIA have taken quick action on the porpoising issues. pic.twitter.com/vtBLx7cv3M

— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) June 16, 2022

As for the favorites, the usual 2022 suspects Red Bull's Max Verstappen at +300, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with odds of +350 and Verstappen's Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez at +1000 lead the way.

Verstappen has five wins on the season, including a win at the last race last Sunday in Azerbaijan, trailed by Perez and, of course, Russell.

Fernando Alonso is rocking the Montreal Canadiens jersey in the paddock 🇨🇦🏒 pic.twitter.com/IDmTd5nsty

— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) June 16, 2022

If you’re looking for a longshot, the Alpine of Fernando Alonso really does well with long, straight-ahead speed. Betting him to finish on the podium here would be a smart value bet at +15000. While we're unlikely to see him cross the line in first, those odds mean we will still get great value on a top-3 finish.

Also worth noting: the wildlife on the island where the Canadian Grand Prix takes place can be a problem. Groundhogs have ventured on to the track and caused broken front wings in past races.

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PICK: George Russell to finish top-3

PICK: Fernando Alonso to finish top-3

2022 Formula 1 Canadian GP Odds

• Max Verstappen (-115)
• Sergio Perez (+285)
• Charles Leclerk (+330)
• Carlos Sainz (+2000)
• George Russell (+3000)
• Lewis Hamilton (+3500)
• Lando Norris (+10000)
• Pierre Gasly (+13000)
• Valtteri Bottas (+15000)
• Fernando Alonso (+15000)
• Esteban Ocon (+25000)
• Daniel Ricciardo (+25000)
• Yuki Tsunoda (+50000)
• Sebastian Vettel (+50000)
• Kevin Magnussen (+50000)
• Lance Stroll (+60000)
• Mick Schumacher (+70000)
• Guanyu Zhou (+70000)
• Alexander Albon (+80000)
• Nicholas Latifi (+90000)

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