2014 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix: Best Bets and Top Tips This Sunday at Interlagos
Mercedes have once again locked out the front row for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, with Nico Rosberg continuing his dominance over team-mate Lewis Hamilton by taking pole position.
Lewis Hamilton is once again priced up as favourite to win in Brazil on Sunday (6/5 BetVictor), and despite coming off a clear second best in all three practice and qualifying sessions this has not dissuaded the bookmakers from keeping faith with the Englishman.
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Hamilton holds a 24 point lead over Nico Rosberg in the Drivers' Championship, but even a win in Sao Paulo won't seal victory due to this season's controversial new rule to award double points in the final race at Abu Dhabi.
With that in mind, Hamilton's main focus will surely be to stay on the track at all costs, and while I don't expect him to take his foot off the gas, I do foresee an element of conservatism and even a few nerves perhaps creeping to his driving performance in these final 2 races. If he's in 2nd place behind Rosberg after lap 1 then I certainly don't expect him to pull any daredevil manoeuvres that we saw from him earlier in the season.
The odds are short but the value still has to be with Rosberg (5/4 William Hill) to win the Brazilian GP. He has the advantage of pole position and unlike his rival has nothing to lose. He'll be going all-out to win these final 2 races and hoping his team-mate suffers some misfortune to keep his own title hopes alive.
It might also be worth having a small each-way bet on Valtteri Bottas (22/1 Bet365). If the Mercedes duo do suffer any mishaps then it's likely the Williams drivers will be best placed to take advantage. Despite starting 4th on the grid behind his team-mate Felipe Massa, Bottas has been the more consistent performer this season and offers a lot more value.
With some rainfall expected, as per Netweather.tv, Sunday's Grand Prix could provide some opportunities for those who thrive in wet conditions. Once such driver is Jenson Button, who has a good record at Interlagos. Last year he finished 4th in this race after starting 14th on the grid. He won it the year before and hasn't placed outside the top 5 since 2008.
He's expected to be the man to make way for Fernando Alonso at McLaren next season and will want to put his name in the shop window with another strong performance. At 10/11 (Betfair) his odds are pretty short, but from 5th on the grid I can see Button using all his experience to put in a solid drive and securing a Top 6 Finish.
Suggested Bets
Nico Rosberg to Win Brazilian Grand Prix - 5/4 William Hill
Valtteri Bottas to Win Brazilian Grand Prix (each-way 1/3 odds 1,2) - 22/1 BetVictor
Jenson Button for Top 6 Finish in Brazilian Grand Prix - 10/11 Betfair
All odds taken from Oddschecker.com and correct at time of publication.
Stats taken from Formula1.com
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