In Formula 1 sports betting, “Both Drivers’ Placings” is a market where you predict the finishing positions of two specific drivers, often from the same team. The bet usually requires both drivers to finish within certain positions or ranges (e.g. both in top 6, both outside top 10, etc.).
Common Market Types
- Both Drivers to Finish in the Points (Top 10)
- Both Drivers to Finish in Top 6
- Both Drivers to Finish on the Podium
- One in Top 3, One in Top 6
- Both Drivers to Finish Outside Points
- Exact Finishing Position Combinations (less common)
Examples
Example 1: Both Mercedes Drivers to Finish in Top 6
- Bet: Hamilton & Russell – Both to Finish in Top 6
- Outcome: Hamilton finishes 4th, Russell finishes 6th → Win
- Outcome: Hamilton 3rd, Russell 7th → Loss
Example 2: Both Ferrari Drivers to Score Points
- Bet: Leclerc & Sainz – Both to Finish in Top 10
- Outcome: Leclerc 9th, Sainz 5th → Win
- Outcome: Leclerc DNF, Sainz 3rd → Loss
Example 3: Both Red Bull Drivers to Finish on Podium
- Bet: Verstappen & Pérez – Both to Finish in Top 3
- Outcome: Verstappen 1st, Pérez 3rd → Win
- Outcome: Verstappen 1st, Pérez 4th → Loss
Betting Tips
- Track Form & Reliability
- Teams like Red Bull or Mercedes often perform well and consistently have both drivers in the top 6 or top 10.
- Check Qualifying Results
- If both drivers qualify high, there’s a better chance they’ll finish close to the front — especially at tracks where overtaking is hard (e.g., Monaco).
- Weather Conditions
- Rain increases the unpredictability. Avoid these bets during mixed conditions unless you’re backing strong wet-weather drivers.
- Team Orders & Strategy
- At times, one driver might sacrifice his race for the other (common in Ferrari, Red Bull in the past). This could affect both placements.
- Avoid Betting Both to Finish on Podium
- Unless the team is extremely dominant (like Red Bull 2023), this is high-risk due to competition and limited podium spots.
Risk vs Reward
| Market | Risk | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Both in Top 10 | Low | Low odds |
| Both in Top 6 | Medium | Moderate odds |
| Both on Podium | High | High odds |
| Both Finish (any position) | Low | Very low odds |
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