Michael Schumacher and the 2004 Ferrari in which he won a record seventh World Drivers Championship
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
Formula One has a huge worldwide following, attracting massive crowds and a global tv audience over 500 million, making the sport a multi-billion dollar marketing bonanza. The "formula" in the name refers to the strict set of rules governing the race conditions and specifications of competing cars. Formula One cars are the fastest circuit-racing cars in the world and constructors invest hundreds of millions to push the barriers of speed and stability laid down by the governing body.
The Formula One season consists of a series of races held around the world. Known as Grands Prix, the racing takes place on purpose-built circuits or in a few instances on city circuits where the public roads are closed to allow the race. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for the drivers and one for the constructors.
The first F1 World Championship was held in 1950 when a selection of Formula One competitions were chosen for the World Championship. By 1984, non-World Championship Formula One races ceased and since then every Formula One race counts towards the World Championship. For commercial reasons, entrants nowadays are restricted to 12 teams and 24 drivers who make up the Formula One competitors. There are 25 points awarded for finishing atop the podium, with 18 and 15 points for 2nd and 3rd place finishes respectively, with points all the way down for 1 for 10th place.
Recent rule changes have led to a more exciting qualification process and competitive racing. As a result, Formula One is becoming an exciting betting prospect and more interesting to the casual viewer.
2011 Formula One Calendar
The 2011 Formula One Calendar consists of 19 Grand Prix's and began with the Qantas Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on 27th March 2011 and concludes in Sao Paulo with the Brazilain Grand Prix on 27th November.
Qantas Australian Grand Prix 27th March
Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 10th April
UBS Chinese Grand Prix 17th April
Turkish Grand Prix 8th May
Gran Premio de España 22nd May
Grand Prix de Monaco 29th May
Grand Prix du Canada 12th June
Grand Prix of Europe 26th June
Santander British Grand Prix 10th July
Großer Preis Santander von Deutschland 24th July
Eni Magyar Nagydíj 31st July
Shell Belgian Grand Prix 28th August
Gran Premio Santander d'Italia 11th September
SingTel Singapore Grand Prix 25th September
Japanese Grand Prix 9th October
Korean Grand Prix 16th October
Grand Prix of India 30th October
Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 13th November
Grande Prêmio do Brasil 27th November
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Three steps to get free bets for Formula One
- Select your free bet offer(s); check the main terms and conditions for restrictions for qualifying for free bets and using free bets, then select the free bet offer(s) that best suit your needs. Best Free Bets has a list of free bet offers with all the main terms detailed. CLICK HERE SEE A LIST OF FREE BET OFFERS
- Sign up with an online bookmaker; Best Free Bets has reviewed the best online bookmakers who will all provide free bets to new customers, the bookmakers are recommended because they are trustworthy and reputable, just follow the links to bookmaker’s website and register your details.
- Deposit some funds and place a bet; in most instances deposit and bet as little as £5 to qualify for a free bet matching your first bet stake up to the maximum offered by the bookmaker.
Online bookmakers will normally credit the free bet to your account within 24-48 hours of meeting the qualifying requirements, which usually entails making a deposit and/or placing a bet.
REDEEMING FREE FORMULA ONE BETS
Normally, using your Formula One free bet is simply a matter of making your selection and indicating on the bet slip that you wish to use your free bet. Some bookmakers’ methods vary slightly, however their websites will contain instructions on how to redeem your free bet.
There will be restrictions placed on the use of Formula One free bets which vary between bookmakers and is advisable to make yourself familiar with those restrictions before signing up.
The six most important facts about redeeming free Formula One bets
- Free bet stakes will not be included in returns
- Minimum Odds; expect the bookmaker to insist your free bet is placed on a selection with a minimum price, typically 1/5 (1.20) to evens (2.00)
- Bet Type restrictions; you may not be allowed to use your free bet for some types of bets, however Singles are almost allowed and Accumulators are accepted by most bookmakers.
- Product restrictions; you won’t be able to invest free bets in Tote Pools and in many instances you will be confined to using the free bets in the sportsbook rather than Casino, Poker and other gaming products.
- Rollover requirements; some online bookmakers insist customers bet their deposit and/or stake a number of times before making a withdrawal.
- Free Bet Expiry; if unused, the free bets will expire after a period of time, normally 7 to 30 days.
BETTING TIPS FOR FORMULA ONE
If you enjoy a regular flutter throughout the Formula One season or on other Motor Sport betting events then its worth considering opening accounts with a number of online bookmakers. Best Free Bets provide an excellent opportunity to increase your winnings or the chance to bet a winner without risking your own money. You also gain the advantage of being able to compare the different odds available for your selection allowing you to choose the best odds for your Formula One bets, which will obviously help your profits over time.
Nowadays you can place a bet on your mobile phone and most online bookmakers have special mobile friendly versions of their websites or specially developed mobile phone and smartphone applications to make the website easy to browse and place a bet while you are out and about. It is worth mentioning because some online bookmakers will give you a free bet for trying out their mobile service, even if you already hold an account with them.
Our best free Formula One betting tips
- Open accounts with a number of online bookmakers, get free bets and choose the best odds.
- Look for ‘insurance’ on your Formula One bet; some online bookmakers, such as Betfred, will refund losing bets on a Grand Prix if a specified driver or drivers win the race.
Cash back, Money Back or Refund offers are usually credited as free bets and provide online bettors with another chance to back a winner when the original bet turns out be a loser.
Best Free Bets bookmaker reviews provide details of each bookmaker’s offers and promotions. By their nature, offers and promotions can change and we advise you visit the bookmaker’s website and check the available promotions before placing your bet. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIST OF BOOKMAKER REVIEWS.