Motor sports have become the kind of thing people talk about between episodes of Game of Thrones — big, loud, and full of names nobody outside the room understands. The Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500, the Monaco Grand Prix — these are no longer niche events. They are cultural touchstones, and the bookmakers have noticed. A new guide rounds up the best F1 betting sites and apps for anyone who wants to put money behind the grid.
The Promotions On Offer
The big three apps are fighting for new customers with “bet and get” deals. DraftKings rewards $150 in bonus bets after a $5 wager. FanDuel returns up to $250 in bonuses if you bet $5 for five days, with a token for each $5. Fanatics offers $350 in FanCash after a $20 wager.
BetMGM takes a different route. Its bonus code covers your first bet up to $1,500 with bonus bets if that bet loses, but you must wager at least $1,500 to be eligible for the full amount. Caesars Sportsbook hands out up to $250 in bet reset tokens to new users.
Prediction Markets And Trading
Kalshi and Polymarket both run motor sports markets, regulated at the federal level and widely available across the United States. Both offer new-user bonuses: Kalshi gives $55 in bonus trading credits to anyone who makes an initial trade of $25 or more. Polymarket hands $50 in trading credits after a $10 deposit.
How To Read The Odds
The guide explains that odds in motorsports work the same way as in football or basketball. A driver priced at -150 to win the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7th is a favorite — you risk $150 to win $100. A driver at +200 is a contender, and you risk $150 to win $200 if he pulls off the upset.
The Schedule
Racing runs weekly across NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar, with occasional breaks. NASCAR holds multiple series, so there is usually at least one race every weekend. F1 follows a set calendar with gaps filled by junior Formula series.
The big races are easy to name:
- The Indianapolis 500 is the premier IndyCar event, held on Memorial Day weekend.
- NASCAR’s crown jewels include the Daytona 500, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, and the Brickyard 400.
- Talladega Speedway is widely known thanks to the movie “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” though it is not a Crown Jewel event.
- F1’s marquee events include the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, and the Singapore Grand Prix. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is high profile because it decides the drivers and constructors championships. F1 has also added special events like Miami and Las Vegas.
What Bets You Can Make
The guide lists several types of bets, including outright winner odds, where you pick which driver or team wins the event. There are also placement bets, where you wager on drivers or teams finishing in the top 5 or top 10. Multiple drivers can tie for a position, though that rarely happens in racing.
For F1, the Bahrain Grand Prix odds were provided by DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 30, 2026. The favorites sit at:
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli +135
- George Russell +250
- Max Verstappen +650
- Lando Norris +700
- Lewis Hamilton +1300
Shopping Around Matters
Not every platform offers the same depth of motor sports markets. Some platforms do not offer extensive betting at all. The guide recommends comparing odds across DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, BetMGM and Caesars before placing a bet.
The biggest races draw the biggest crowds, and the biggest crowds draw the biggest stakes. The Indianapolis 500 is the premier IndyCar event, and the Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s richest race. F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closes the season with championship decisions still on the line.
The guide is aimed at newcomers, and it does the job of explaining the basics — odds, schedules, and where to find the promotions. The overall picture is clear: motor sports betting is now a mainstream pursuit, and the bookmakers are lining up to take your money.
KEY FACTS BOX
– DraftKings: $150 in bonus bets after $5 spent
– FanDuel: Up to $250 in bonuses for $5 bet over five days
– Fanatics: $350 in FanCash after $20 wager
– BetMGM: Covers first bet up to $1,500 if it loses
– Caesars: Up to $250 in bet reset tokens
– Kalshi: $55 bonus trading credits after $25 initial trade
– Polymarket: $50 trading credits after $10 deposit
Bahrain Grand Prix Odds (as of September 30, 2026)
| Driver | Odds |
|——–|——|
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | +135 |
| George Russell | +250 |
| Max Verstappen | +650 |
| Lando Norris | +700 |
| Lewis Hamilton | +1300 |
Source material: “Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps,” CBS Sports.
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