Formula 1 DFS First Look: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The First Look for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is where we dive deep into the world of Formula 1 daily fantasy sports on platforms like DraftKings. Whether you’re seeking F1 betting odds, F1 DFS projections for the optimizer, or insights into the upcoming slate, this article has what you need. Join us as we do our research and review the landscape of the upcoming slate.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Formula 1 DFS First Look: Odds, Predictions, and Picks
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 DFS Odds
| Driver | Team | To Win | Top 10 | Podium | FastLap | Classify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | -450 | -1200 | -700 | -150 | -1,400.00 |
| Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing | 900 | -800 | -150 | 850 | -1,000.00 |
| Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 2000 | -700 | 225 | 900 | -1,100.00 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | 3500 | -600 | 300 | 1000 | -800.00 |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1200 | -800 | -110 | 800 | -1,000.00 |
| Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1800 | -800 | 110 | 1000 | -900.00 |
| Lando Norris | McLaren | 2800 | -650 | 230 | 1600 | -1,000.00 |
| Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 5000 | -450 | 900 | 2200 | -900.00 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | RB F1 Team | 30000 | 125 | 8000 | 10000 | -1,000.00 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | RB F1 Team | 30000 | 135 | 15000 | 10000 | -700.00 |
| Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 40000 | 650 | 20000 | 10000 | -800.00 |
| Esteban Ocon | Alpine F1 Team | 40000 | 650 | 20000 | 10000 | -600.00 |
| Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin F1 Team | 8000 | -400 | 1200 | 4000 | -900.00 |
| Lance Stroll | Aston Martin F1 Team | 20000 | -165 | 6500 | 8000 | -800.00 |
| Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 30000 | 350 | 15000 | 10000 | -700.00 |
| Guanyu Zhou | Sauber | 30000 | 550 | 8000 | 10000 | -800.00 |
| Kevin Magnussen | Haas F1 Team | 40000 | 300 | 20000 | 10000 | -600.00 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Haas F1 Team | 40000 | 185 | 20000 | 10000 | -900.00 |
| Alexander Albon | Williams | 30000 | 175 | 15000 | 10000 | -600.00 |
| Logan Sargeant | Williams | 50000 | 800 | 25000 | 10000 | -600.00 |
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook as of time of publication.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix DraftKings Driver Projections
| Player | fpts | Win Pts | Top3 Fpts | Top10 Fpts | Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | 28.55 | 16.72 | 1.01 | 0.66 | 38.13 |
| Charles Leclerc | 15.01 | 1.57 | 6.17 | 2.27 | 3.58 |
| Sergio Perez | 13.22 | 2.04 | 6.91 | 1.88 | 4.66 |
| Lando Norris | 12.25 | 0.70 | 3.71 | 3.28 | 1.61 |
| Carlos Sainz | 12.14 | 1.08 | 5.84 | 2.52 | 2.45 |
Note: Final projections are not available until after qualifying. Subscribe to RotoGrinders Premium to get the most updated data prior to the race.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix DraftKings Constructor Projections
| Player | fpts | Win Pts | Top3 Fpts | Top10 Fpts | Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Racing | 46.10 | 18.90 | 8.09 | 7.30 | 4.31 |
| Ferrari | 25.64 | 2.65 | 12.02 | 4.79 | 0.60 |
| Mercedes | 20.38 | 1.54 | 6.66 | 6.80 | 0.35 |
Note: Final Projections are not available until after qualifying. Subscribe to RotoGrinders Premium to get the most updated data prior to the race.
F1 DFS Ownership Projections
| Player | own% |
|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | 44.74% |
| Nico Hulkenberg | 39.17% |
| Fernando Alonso | 37.99% |
| Lando Norris | 35.92% |
| Charles Leclerc | 34.96% |
Note: Final Projections are not available until after qualifying. Subscribe to RotoGrinders Premium to get the most updated data prior to the race.
Top DFS Points Per Dollar
| Player | pts$ |
|---|---|
| Nico Hulkenberg | 2.61 |
| Max Verstappen | 1.78 |
| Alexander Albon | 1.63 |
| Charles Leclerc | 1.50 |
| George Russell | 1.49 |
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Top DFS Picks
Lando Norris: This isn’t a complete stunner, but Norris was flying in the lap time department in Bahrain, recording the 5th-fastest time behind the two Red Bulls, plus Leclerc and veteran Alonso. He’s now priced up there with the Mercedes cars, but both he and Piastri look fast enough to compete in the second tier right now. Will want to watch projected ownership and qualifying position on this one, but he’s for sure in the mix for a high finish at a discount price compared to RB and Ferrari.
Nico Hulkenberg: Turned in a faster lap than Magnussen but managed to finish several spots behind overall. This could be a situation where both Haas drivers are cheap and in play, but we go with the guy with the worse looking game log and similar performance probability. Always tough to make definitive statements pre-qualifying, but this is absolutely a situation to watch as we search for ways to afford the wildly dominant Red Bull cars.
Yuki Tsunoda: The F1 season got off to a dreadfully predictable start, with absolutely zero surprises in team performances. Red Bull. Ferrari. Mercedes. McLaren. Aston Martin. It’s not until you reached the unclassified section of the standings that you felt any feeling of uncertainty at all. Without a doubt, winners and losers in DFS will be determined by how well they parse the back half of the field this season, and despite finishing just behind Ricciardo last week, we can find some possible value in Tsunoda. He’s $1,000 less than Ricciardo, and it feels like they’ll be neck-and-neck on speed. That’s worth valuable points in the grand scheme if he can finish ahead, at +5 points in the scoring system.
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