Lewis Hamilton odds-on to win seventh F1 world title this year

Brit could equal Michael Schumacher’s record

Lewis Hamilton is odds-on to win his seventh Formula Oneworld title this year.

The Mercedes driver enjoyed a stunning 2019, finishing topof the pile for the third consecutive year to go within one title of Schumacher.

And our traders believe he could go all the way again, pricing him at 4/9 to win his seventh title.

“Lewis Hamilton is odds-on to level Michael Schumacher’srecord of seven world title this year,” said Coral’s John Hill.

“With the Austrian Grand Prix now set to be the season opener, Hamilton is thefavourite in the betting to begin the campaign with a victory.”

F1 bosses plan to start the season in Austria in July if circumstances allow and Hamilton is 15/8 to win the opener.

And he’ll face stiff competition for the world title fromthe likes of Max Verstappen, who is going at 5/1, while Valtteri Bottascan be backed at 11/2.

To win the 2020 Drivers’ Championship

Lewis Hamilton 4/9

Max Verstappen 5/1

Valtteri Bottas 11/2

Charles Leclerc 13/2