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The Hungarian GP is the 11th race of the 2017 season and takes place in Budapest as the fierce competition for the Driver’s Championship continues to excite spectators around the world.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2017 Track Information and History
The Hungaroring is one of the iconic Formula 1 tracks on the circuit and hosts the Hungarian Grand Prix 2017. This will be the 31st staging of the event of the Hungaroring Grand Prix as the 2017 season takes another step closer to its exciting finish. The battle between the top drivers continues to keep fans glued to each and every contest. Pit strategy has always been key at the Hungarian Grand Prix betting and the track is widely regarded as one of the most difficult circuits to overtake fellow drivers. Whoever starts on pole has a significant advantage over the rest of the field. It’s high time to check Hungarian F1 2017 betting odds.
The Hungaroring was originally planned and designed as a street circuit not too dissimilar to the Monaco track and was finally completed by March 1986. The Hungaroring Grand Prix has since become one of the longest uninterrupted events on the calendar.
A Guide to the Hungarian Grand Prix Drivers Competing in 2017
Lewis Hamilton remains the most successful driver to compete at the Hungaroring & will be vying for success in Budapest. Other Hungarian F1 drivers will be doing their utmost to stop the Brit from securing the 6th win at the circuit.
Hamilton is the driver who is likely to be priced up as the favourite although Sebastian Vettel will not make it easy for the Mercedes driver at this Grand Prix. McLaren has had the most success in the race winning the Hungarian Grand Prix eleven times in but it’s been a poor season for the team and they’ll be banking on Fernando Alonso & Stoffel Vandoorne to spring a surprise at the Hungarian circuit. Alonso has previously won at the Grand Prix circuit becoming the first Spaniard to have success at the track in 2003 and will be determined to repeat that success here. He is likely to be available at a big price for a podium finish.
Daniel Riccardo won his first race of the season in Baku at the end of June as his reputation continues to grow. He came third in the 2016 contest & will be aiming for another podium finish. But Hungarian GP odds are surprising.
The Hungarian GP is very rarely won by an outsider in the betting so expect the favourites to go well here. Ideally, it is necessary to analyse Hungarian F1 2017 betting tips. Kimi Raikkonen has had a disappointing season by his own standards & clocked the fastest lap of the Grand Prix 12 months ago, he’ll be hoping for a repeat in the Hungarian Grand Prix 2017. He will be aiming to get the better of team-mate & fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas who down the grid in 9th last year.
Hungarian Grand Prix Betting Tips and Advice on Picking a Winner in 2017
Here at OddsDigger.com we recommend exploring the different Hungarian F1 betting odds in order to find success in any Grand Prix event. This isn’t a track synonymous with overtaking & its many turns usually help whichever driver finishes on pole in the Hungarian GP qualifying.
#1 Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton’s Mercedes team are experienced at the Hungaroring & after some disappointing races this season, they are likely to be competitive here once again. The Brit will not want to let the race slip from his grasp as he battles with Sebastian Vettel for the Driver’s Championship.
A Hamilton win is likely in the Hungarian Grand Prix 2017 betting tips with Sebastian Vettel extremely likely to make it a very competitive affair. The winning distance may be marginal and this could be one alternative market to explore. There could be a matter of seconds between the front pair with plenty at stake. Amongst other Hungarian F1 2017 betting odds most bookmakers offer a ‘Winning Distance’ market with ‘Under five seconds’ the preferred selection.
#2 Daniel Riccardo
The second of our Hungarian Grand Prix selections is Daniel Riccardo to secure a podium finish. The Australian has a newfound confidence this season and his Red Bull team have got behind the young driver this season. He finished third in the Hungarian F1 last season and will be there or thereabouts in 2017. He will keen to pick up a top three place in the race for the second consecutive occasion.
#3 Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll got his first ever Grand Prix podium finish earlier in the season. He could be a decent price for a top 10 finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix this year. Many drivers will be fancied to finish in the top 10 but the Montreal-born Williams driver can make the most of the others failing to finish the race in Hungary.
Confirmation of Hungarian Grand Prix Betting Tips from OddsDigger
- Lewis Hamilton to win the race
- Grand Prix Winning Driver Margin – Under 5 seconds
- Daniel Riccardo Podium Finish
- Lance Stroll Top Ten Finish
You can follow all of the action from the Hungarian Grand Prix on various television channels including NBC and Sky Sports F1. It is also available to stream via Sky Go or Now TV.
It is set to be another blistering contest at the Hungaroring 2017. Hamilton & Vettel will likely dominate once again with the British driver aiming to assert his dominance. OddsDigger expects a closely contested race with many exciting twists & turns at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
