Recent readers of our race previews are aware of both Lando Norris’ incredibly impressive recent stretch of racing and also of our frequent backing of him during that stretch, even when the odds are stacked against him.Īnd boy, are those odds stacked against him on Sunday. Best bet: Lando Norris Top 6 finish ( +250 at BetRivers) It goes without saying that Verstappen has proven that he can breeze past the grid across these same situations, and that’s why he still is a modest favorite despite his predicament. Two of those wins include his win two races ago at the Mexican Grand Prix where he did exactly that, passing both LeClerc and Sainz in the exact same situation, plus his win at the Italian Grand Prix when LeClerc and Sainz held the first and third position to Verstappen’s third. But Max Verstappen isn’t just any racer, as evident by his monstrous 17 wins across this year’s 20 races so far. On paper, having to get past two teammates at the top of the grid should be a death sentence for a racer’s chances to win a race. Race prediction: Max Verstappen to win ( -190 at DraftKings)