The 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship odds are taking shape as preseason testing continues following a sweeping rules overhaul.
George Russell of Mercedes is the wagering favorite with the season-opening Australian GP set for March 8.
The 2026 Constructors' Championship odds will go through the Silver Arrows, according to the early betting.
Let's take a look at the early 2026 F1 odds to win the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship.
2026 F1 Drivers' Championship odds
| Driver |  |
|---|---|
 George Russell |
+175 |
 Max Verstappen |
+250 |
 Lando Norris |
+700 |
| Kimi Antonelli |
+1100 |
| Oscar Piastri |
+1200 |
 Charles Leclerc |
+1200 |
| Lewis Hamilton |
+1400 |
 Fernando Alonso |
+1400 |
| Isack Hadjar |
+10000 |
 Carlos Sainz |
+10000 |
 Pierre Gasly |
+15000 |
| Alex Albon |
+20000 |
| Lance Stroll |
+20000 |
 Esteban Ocon |
+40000 |
| Oliver Bearman |
+40000 |
 Liam Lawson |
+40000 |
| Arvid Lindblad |
+40000 |
 Nico Hulkenberg |
+40000 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto |
+50000 |
 Sergio Perez |
+50000 |
| Valtteri Bottas |
+50000 |
| Franco Colapinto |
+50000 |
Odds as of 2-17.
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2026 F1 Constructors' Championship odds
| Team | |
|---|---|
| Mercedes |
+110 |
| McLaren |
+210 |
| Ferrari |
+550 |
| Red Bull |
+700 |
| Aston Martin |
+1800 |
| Alpine |
+4000 |
| Williams |
+5000 |
| Haas |
+6600 |
| Audi |
+8000 |
| Racing Bulls |
+25000 |
| Cadillac |
+40000 |
Odds as of 2-17.
Past F1 Drivers' Champions
| Year | F1 World Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | Max Verstappen |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Lando Norris |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Charles Leclerc |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg |
Past F1 Constructors' Championship winners
| Years | Constructors' Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McLaren | Mercedes |
| 2024 | McLaren | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Red Bull Racing | Mercedes |
| 2022 | Red Bull Racing | Ferrari |
| 2021 | Mercedes | Red Bull Racing-Honda |
| 2020 | Mercedes | Red Bull Racing-Honda |
| 2019 | Mercedes | Ferrari |
| 2018 | Mercedes | Ferrari |
| 2017 | Mercedes | Ferrari |
| 2016 | Mercedes | Red Bull Racing Tag Heuer |
| 2015 | Mercedes | Ferrari |
How to bet on F1 futures odds
The most popular way to bet Formula One futures is by simply picking the winner of the F1 World Drivers' Championship. The champion is crowned via a points system based on the final race results of each drive. While the winner is not officially given the title until the final race of the season, they can secure the championship with races remaining on the schedule.
F1 futures odds will usually look like this:
- Lando Norris +1200
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to profit $1,200 if Norris wins the Drivers' Championship. If it's close to the end of the season or one driver is simply that dominant, you might see a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds.
- Lewis Hamilton -175
This means that you would need to bet $175 to win $100 on Hamilton winning the Drivers' Championship.
F1 Odds FAQs
George Russell is favored to win the Drivers' Championship.
Mercedes is favored to win the Constructors' Championship.
