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The Austrian Grand Prix is one of the multiple European races that are part of the 2017 F1 calendar. The event has a history going back to 1963 when it was first held, but frequent disruptions mean that the actual race has taken place only on 30 occasions. After being organised regularly from 1970 to 1987, there was a brief period of lull. The Formula 1 calendar 2017 sees the event take place for the fourth consecutive season after being brought back in 2014.
When is the Austrian Grand Prix? It is only one week left!
The Austrian GP 2017 will be held on July 9 with the first practice session starting on July 7. The qualification for the race will be held on July 8. As a result, the event slots itself close to midway into the Championship season, thus making for a compelling race. This event will be the ninth race in the 2017 calendar, which includes 20 events.
Stunning Facts about the Austrian Grand Prix Track
The Red Bull Ring will be the host of the Austria F1 2017 as always. It happens to be one of the most scenic circuits in the entire F1 calendar.
Discovering Its Marvellous History
The event has primarily been held in the Zeltweg area in Austria. An airfield played the host to the first ever Grand Prix in Austria and it continued to host races until a dedicated track was built in 1969. Österreichring was that dedicated location and Formula 1 races were held here until 1987. Yet, one of the primary reasons behind the Austrian Grand Prix being unavailable for several years is the change in ownership of the circuit. It has gone through several stages of the development and sale.
How Difficult Is the Red Bull Ring?
The Red Bull Ring is seen as one of the toughest circuits on the calendar, as per the Austria F1 2017 predictions. This is due to a combination of long straights where speed plays a major role and medium speed sections that require a lot of technical variations to the setup. A challenging section of the race is the sharp turns that occur at the start. Overall, there are nine corners in the race and there are two DRS zones. The track also requires excellent braking and traction in order to succeed.
On a smaller scale, the higher altitude location of this racetrack also means that the turbo power units of the modern F1 cars will be tested to the maximum at this event.
Over the years, the Formula 1 Austria has witnessed several changes made to the racetrack in order to improve speed. It has witnessed the addition of new kerbs and smoothening.
Who Won the Austrian Grand Prix in Recent Years?
In its modern version, Mercedes have topped the Austrian Grand Prix results with three consecutive wins. Nico Rosberg won the event twice since it was brought back to the F1 calendar in 2014, but Lewis Hamilton managed to win the 2016 edition.
Which Drivers and Teams Did Well at Formula 1 Austria?
Alain Prost happens to be the most successful of the drivers who won the Austrian Grand Prix. He managed to win the title three times – one more time than Ronnie Peterson, Alan Jones, Mika Hakkinen, Michael Schumacher, and Nico Rosberg. McLaren have been the most successful team with six wins – one more than Ferrari.
Despite not topping the list with the highest number of victories, Ferrari have ended up as the team to have taken most points at Austrian Grand Prix in the past. The team has racked up 142.5 points at this event, while also getting the highest number of poles (7) in the process. McLaren and Ferrari have taken part in 25 races – a record that they share with each other.
Best Austrian Grand Prix Results: Records
The length of the circuit at the Red Bull Ring is around 4.3 km with the total race distance coming to just over 307 km. Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in 2016 with a time of 1:08.411. The lap times have consistently decreased due to the vast restructuring, and 2017 Austrian Grand Prix preview expects the lap times to come down to 1:06.
Ferrari have enjoyed the most podium finishes in the race with 21, while David Coulthard is the individual driver with the most number of podiums – five. At present, the qualifying record is held by Hamilton who set a time of 1:06.228 in the last edition.
Meet the Austrian GP 2017 Favourites
The F1 odds for the 2017 Grand Prix at Austria place Lewis Hamilton as the overwhelming favourite for the victory. In the 2016 edition, the Brit managed to end up on pole, set the fastest lap in the race, and win the race – making it a perfect hat-trick. Lewis Hamilton has managed two wins in the last two races, but there is a likelihood of his confidence being shaken by the events in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s pace in the 2017 season sees the multiple world champion Sebastian Vettel backed as one of the favourites by the 2017 Austrian Grand Prix tips, but almost at twice the odds of Hamilton. Vettel leads the driver’s championship coming into the race, but he has managed just one win in the last five races. There have been signs of frustration amongst the Ferrari camp – especially when it comes to Vettel. Furthermore, the German knows that he is on the verge of a one-race ban after accumulating plenty of points for dangerous driving.
Valtteri Bottas is the third favourite for a win in the Austrian GP odds. Even though the Finn has managed just one win this season, he has displayed a lot of promise and might still consider himself to be in with a shout for the world championship title. Bottas has 111 points compared to the 153 points of Vettel. Even if the title is not the aim, the 27-year-old will be keen to put some distance between him and Daniel Ricciardo.
Discover 2017 Austrian Grand Prix Tips & Advice
OddsDigger is a fantastic tool to find some of the best Austrian Grand Prix predictions. The predictions and the betting tips are essential in order to succeed when it comes to betting on this event. All competitors are closely matched, but Hamilton comes into the race with pace and form. If the Brit manages to get his head in the right place like he has always done, he is likely to be the odds-on favourite to close the gap on Vettel.
It also makes sense to back Lewis Hamilton for a pole position according to the latest Austrian Grand Prix 2017 odds. The Brit has managed a sensational return of five pole positions in the eight races this season. He has gone on to win three out of these eight races.
Attractive Betting Predictions on the Winner
Hamilton will be distraught after seeing Vettel extend his advantage in the championship table to 14 points even after a huge fiasco that saw him drive straight into the Mercedes. Hamilton and Vettel are expected to be the contenders for the race, while Bottas can be termed as an outsider capable of producing a surprising result. Vettel appears to be satisfied with the pace of the car, but it is still not sufficient to catch up with the Mercedes. Hamilton set the fastest lap in the past Austrian Grand Prix, but it was the German driver from the Ferrari team who set the fastest lap in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo is also a driver who can surprise the audience at the race, but Red Bull have had issues with reliability this season.
In our opinion, Hamilton, Vettel, and Ricciardo have the most chances of grabbing a podium place.
Austrian Grand Prix Odds - Outrights
Current odds show Hamilton topping the list as the possible outright winner of the F1 World Championship and he is also the main favourite to win the Drivers' Championship.
Winner
- Lewis Hamilton - 19/10 (bwin)
- Sebastian Vettel - 13/5 (BetStars)
- Valtteri Bottas - 9/2 (bwin)
- Kimi Raikkonen - 18 (SkyBet)
- Daniel Ricciardo - 25 (10Bet)
Other Outright Betting Markets
Top 3 Finish (Bet365)
- Lewis Hamilton - 5/18
- Sebastian Vettel - 5/17
- Valtteri Bottas - 3/4
- Kimi Raikkonen - 9/5
- Max Verstappen - 9/4
1st Driver Retirement (Bet365)
- Stoffel Vandoorne - 11
- Fernando Alonso - 12
- Jolyon Palmer - 12
- Lance Stroll - 12
- Marcus Ericsson - 14
- Nico Hulkenberg - 14
Fastest Lap (10Bet)
- Lewis Hamilton - 13/8
- Sebastian Vettel - 15/8
- Valtteri Bottas - 7/2
- Kimi Raikkonen - 13/2
- Max Verstappen - 16
Where to Watch the Austria F1 2017
Apart from providing a wealth of 2017 Austrian Grand Prix betting tips, OddsDigger also provides the ability to watch the event using live streams from the bookmakers. The overwhelming popularity of the event means that almost every sports television channel will provide live coverage of the race. Live coverage of the race is available even for the practice sessions that start on Friday. It is also possible to grab various Austrian Grand Prix 2017 packages in order to catch the action in person.
The Austrian F1 2017 promises to be a great spectacle. It will not only see the Red Bull Ring host one of the most scenic events in the F1 calendar year, but there is also the likelihood of witnessing the world championship battle among the drivers hitting new tense moments.
