Olimp3kSignUp jan19The next round of Formula 1 action comes from Montreal, Canada on Sunday 9th June and Couch Critic takes a look at the odds and provides his best bets.

 

 

 

 

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAST RACE?

Lewis led from pole but the Monaco win was not without its drama as Hamilton had to nurse his tyres around the track and fight off a very racy Verstappen. The good pace of the Red Bull’s as well as Ferrari’s also meant that the one-two procession of the Mercs was finally broken.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN CANADA

On the face of it Ferrari might be pleased going back to a track where they had success in 2018 as Vettel claimed pole and also won the race last year. Between 2015 and 2017 Lewis Hamilton did the double on all three occasions – following a pole setting performance with the race win. It is quite clear that the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one which Hamilton fancies in a big way.

Valtteri Bottas started the year with a bang, seemingly intent on giving his more “glitzy” team mate a good run for his money in 2019. Things even looked to be getting a touch feisty in the Mercedes garages again as the Finn looked intent on no longer settling for second fiddle in the team hierarchy. With two straight victories Lewis has lamented his status as top dog (whether it was ever questioned or not) and Bottas will know he has to stop Lewis’ 2019 star from rising any further or he could soon be out of sight yet again.

 

VERDICT

Despite going two from two the yellow-helmet side of the motorhome hasn’t been in total control of things over the past two races. In qualifying mode the Finn has proven to have the ability to get the much needed few tenths out of his silver arrow. I give Valtteri the edge in qualifying at present but given the Brit’s love for this track I reckon Hamilton will once again be looking to push for the treble (despite not being able to successfully pull it off thus far).

We are still getting even money on Hamilton which I will gladly take for the win and I’ll give him one more shot at getting the hat-trick of results for me.

 

BETOLIMP Bets for the Canadian Grand Prix:

Race winner: Hamilton L @ 2.10

BETOLIMP Special Bet: Driver Special – Lewis Hamilton to get Fastest Qualification Time, Fastest Lap and Win the Race @ 8.00

 

(Note, all odds quoted are subject to change)