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A huge weekend of Formula 1 action takes place in Sin City on Saturday evening, as the Las Vegas Grand Prix is staged. This weekend’s race is one of the most exciting in the history of the sport, and the grid for the race will be set on Friday evening when qualifying offers a first look at the competitive layout of the street circuit.

Before Betting On Las Vegas Grand Prix Fastest Qualifier

Qualifying is always essentially important in Formula 1, as it establishes the grid for the race on the following day. However, this weekend’s qualifying session will be more important than most, as it will offer teams important data as to how the Vegas street circuit performs. Practise sessions will be held before the qualifying session, but Friday will likely offer the best race-pace assessment of conditions.

The battle for pole is always captivating viewing, and there have been a number of teams that have thrown down challenges to Max Verstappen and Red Bull in recent races. Ferrari looked exceptionally quick in qualifying in Brazil, and their challenge will once again rate among the most significant in Las Vegas. The straight line speed of the cars could be key, especially considering that it is a factor that is more important than most on the layout this weekend.

Therefore, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc both appear to have very strong claims this weekend. The same can also be said of McLaren, with Lando Norris chasing yet another podium this weekend. However, Oscar Piastri could be a good value selection to bounce back to form after a disappointing outing in Brazil.

Qualifying could be a damning assessment for Mercedes this weekend, as they have struggled with their straight line speed when compared to their rivals. Lewis Hamilton could only finish eighth in Brazil, while George Russell was forced into an early retirement. However, the Mercedes is slick through slow-speed corners, meaning that an appearance in Q3 also looks a solid bet.

Las Vegas Grand Prix Fastest Qualifier Offshore Odds & Pick

DriverOdds
Max Verstappen1.66
Charles Leclerc5.25
Carlos Sainz6.50
Lando Norris10.00
Lewis Hamilton19.00
Oscar Piastri21.00
Sergio Perez21.00
George Russell26.00

Ferrari look excellent value to challenge for pole this weekend on a track that should suit the car. Therefore, a chance is taken on Charles Leclerc to be the fastest qualifier in Sin City on Friday evening.