F1 2020: Formula 1 Season returns this week
The return of F1 has announced the opening of the races this week after the 2020 plans were postponed due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 virus. The new schedule on the calendar was approved by FIA and Formula 1 Season will return on track this Saturday!
Formula 1 was working closely with all partners, authorities, FIA and the ten teams to plan the return of the race. Most importantly, the race needed to be safe for communities they visit and the Formula 1 community as well.
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 internationally, the final details of the wider calendar are still finalizing. Around 15-18 races should be completed before ending the season in December.
Currently, races are expected to be held as closed events while the team is still hoping the fans will be able to join them very soon. Health and safety is currently the biggest priority, with Formula 1 and the FIA having a detailed plan to ensure the highest level of safety at races.
Schedule of races
The first race ‘Formula 1 Rolex Grosser Preis von Osterreich’ will be held from 3rd to 5th July at The Red Bull Ring in Austria. It will be the first time the competition is back in Austria since 2003. The second, ‘Formula 1 Pirelli Grosser Preis der Steiermark’ will be already 5 days later at the same venue.
Formula 1 Aramco Magyar Nagydij will start on July 17th at Hungaroring in Hungary. The venue will last until July 19th, when the new venue will be prepared at the Silverstone UK.
Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix race will be held from July 31st to August 2nd and 5 days after the ‘Emirates Formula 1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix’.
Then, the race will move to another venue in Spain – Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, where Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de Espana will be played. The last two venues will be played in Belgium and Italy.
In Spa-Francorchamps, teams will play the Rolex Belgian Grand Prix from 28th to 30th August. The last venue will be played in Monza, the Grand Premio Heineken d’Italia and it will be the last race planned to September 6th. For now, this is as far as plans could stretch, considering the unpredictable situation. The governing bodies are still trying to resolve the issue to finish the season and announce the winner without difficulties.
The return of F1 betting
With the return of the F1 season, many fans are already scouting the area and looking the odds for their favourite drivers. For now, favourites are Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Valterri Bottas and Sebastian Vettel.
In general, there are four main types of betting on F1: outright betting, long-term F1 betting, live betting and qualifying betting. The most popular is an outright bet on Drivers Championship. This competition was mostly dominated by Hamilton in recent years.
Another popular bet is who will get the pole – quite exciting option actually, as usually it comes down to final few seconds of qualifying. It is often between 4 or 5 drivers and it is one of the qualifying bets. Qualifying races are always held on the Saturday before the race where teams will try to set the fastest lap which will determine the place on the starting grid.
This part is often overlooked by fans, but it can be as important as the race itself. During the qualifying sessions, drivers will try to avoid the cut-off point to move to the next stage. The vehicles with the best handling ability or performance will always have the best chance during the qualifying sessions.
Long-term bets can have fairly high odds but are very hard to play right. It is similar to outright betting but here, you bet on the winner of the season or driver with most points. Experienced bettors will know the right time during the season to place this bet and get the most out of it.
Live betting will help you enjoy the thrill of F1 betting – quick decision making and determination are the essential skills to be successful in these kinds of bets. Commentators will be an extremely valuable source of information when watching F1.
