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Bahrain GP Odds, Predictions, Tips And Free Bet

A guide to betting on the Bahrain GP, including latest odds, predictions, betting tips and a free bet to start the 2023 F1 season

By James McMath

02 Mar 2023

The 2023 F1 season starts with the Bahrain GP this weekend, with the race itself taking place on Sunday 5 March.


It’s race one of 23 and the action gets underway on Friday 3 March, with the race itself on Sunday 5 March.


Max Verstappen is aiming for a third successive drivers’ title and will be looking for a strong start to the season.


Let’s have a look at the Bahrain GP Odds and pick out some predictions for the opening race of the 2023 F1 season. All betting odds and implied percentages are correct at the time of publishing.


Who’s Favourite To Win In Bahrain?

According to the odds, Max Verstappen is most likely to win the 2023 Bahrain GP. The Red Bull has a 47.62% chance of winning the first race of the season, represented by betting odds of 11/10.


Dutchman Verstappen and team-mate Sergio Perez were both forced to retire in last year’s Bahrain GP, allowing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to take the chequered flag.


Leclerc is second-favourite to win this year, with odds of 11/4 giving him a 26.67% chance of winning.


Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz and Perez share a price of 28/1, giving them each a 15.15% chance of winning.


George Russell and Fernando Alonso are each 9/1 - a 10% chance of winning.


Bahrain GP Winner Odds

  • Max Verstappen - 11/10
  • Charles Leclerc - 11/4
  • Lewis Hamilton - 28/5
  • Carlos Sainz - 28/5
  • Sergio Perez- 28/5
  • George Russell - 9/1
  • Fernando Alonso - 9/1
  • Lance Stroll- 31/2
  • Lando Norris - 16/1
  • Valtteri Bottas - 16/1
  • Guanyu Zhou - 16/1
  • Pierre Gasly -16/1
  • Esteban Ocon - 16/1
  • Kevin Magnussen - 33/2
  • Oscar Piastri - 33/2
  • Nico Hulkenberg - 33/2
  • Nyck de Vries - 33/2
  • Logan Sargeant - 33/2
  • Alexander Albon - 33/2
  • Yuki Tsunoda - 33/2

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Head-To-Head Betting Odds

Verstappen is so well fancied, he is even money vs the rest of the field. Verstappen is 1/1, or 50%, while any other driver is 18/25 - 58.14%.


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Bahrain GP Schedule

The 2023 Bahrain GP race weekend runs from Friday 3 March to Sunday 5 March. Here’s the schedule for the race weekend, with times in GMT.


Friday 3 March

  • First Practice | 11.30am to 12.30pm
  • Second Practice | 3pm to 4pm

Saturday 4 March

  • Third Practice | 11.30am to 12.30pm
  • Qualifying | 3pm to 4pm

Sunday 5 March

  • Race | 3pm to 4pm

What Channel Is It On In The UK?

The 2023 Bahrain GP is live on Sky Sports F1, with highlights on Channel 4. The gridwalk is due to start at around 2.30pm.


Bahrain GP Highlights

The Bahrain GP highlights will be on Channel 4 at 9pm on Sunday 5 March.


2023 Teams And Drivers

A reminder of the F1 teams and drivers for the 2023 season:


  • Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
  • Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
  • Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
  • Alpine: Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly
  • Mclaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
  • Alpha Tauri: Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries
  • Alfa Romeo: Valterri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou
  • Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
  • Haas: Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg
  • Williams: Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant
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