Mayra Madrigal
The Hungarian GP will be held on July 29, 30, and 31 at the Hungaroring Autodrom, located in Mogyoród, near Budapest. This race is the 13th chapter of the 2022 Formula 1 season, and is the last one before the summer break. After this Grand Prix, the top motor racing category will take a one-month break.
Red Bull continues to dominate the Constructors’ Championship with 396 points, but Ferrari continues to lurk in second place with 314 points. For this reason, it is expected that this race will feature a battle between the two teams fighting for the title. The Hungarian GP could lengthen or shorten the gap.
Picks and Predictions for the Formula 1 Hungarian GP
Where: Hungaroring Race Track, Mogyoród, Hungary
Date and Time: July 31, 2022, 6:00 AM Pacific time
Favorites
Charles Leclerc (Odds +137)
Among the favorite drivers to win the Hungarian GP is Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque driver was forced to retire from the French GP race when he was leading, and lost the chance to close the gap in the Drivers’ Championship to Max Verstappen. Based on the pace he showed in practice, qualifying, and the race before the retirement, Leclerc could score another victory here.
Max Verstappen (Odds +137)
Max Verstappen is on the same level as Leclerc among the bookmakers’ favorite drivers to win in Hungary. The Dutch driver, who is the reigning Formula 1 champion, is also the one who has won the most in this 2022 season. His recent victory at the French GP makes him a candidate to add one more at race #13 on the F1 calendar.
Carlos Sainz (Odds +600)
Spaniard Carlos Sainz stood up for Ferrari at the French GP, despite finishing fifth after a team error. He had a great comeback in that race and had the chance to get on the podium, but a team decision prevented it. Now, he will try to reverse the situation in this race. Due to his good performance, he is taken into account as one of the candidates for victory.
Sleeper Picks
Lewis Hamilton (Odds +1000)
The seven-time Formula 1 champion, Lewis Hamilton, is back: he already has four consecutive podiums, and continues to search for his first victory of the season. He could pull off a surprise and win at the Hungarian GP, as he is the driver who has won the most victories at this racetrack with eight (2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020).
Sergio Pérez (Odds +1200)
The Mexican driver was on the verge of returning to the podium in the French GP, but, in the final stretch of the race, he lost third place to George Russell. However, Checo Pérez is in third position in the Drivers’ Championship, and that still has him as one of the possible protagonists, as a win would allow him to displace Ferrari’s Leclerc.
George Russell (Odds +2500)
George Russell has been doing well since joining Mercedes and is the team’s most consistent driver, even though podium finishes have not been as good as he would like. At the French GP, he finished third, his fourth podium finish of the season. Like his teammate Hamilton, he is waiting for his first victory.
Black Horse
Esteban Ocon (Odds +50000)
Esteban Ocon has been scoring consistently this season and is eighth in the Drivers’ Championship with 56 points. His best result so far is a fifth place, but he was the last Hungarian GP champion and is worth having as an chance to win this race.
JefeBet Prediction
Max Verstappen took victory at the French GP, his seventh of the 2022 season. He is expected to be the winner at the Hungarian GP, so that before going on vacation, he can continue to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship.
