<h2>Belgian Grand Prix</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Belgian Grand Prix is the final F1 race before the summer break and it’s shaping up to be a fascinating one.</p> <p>For the first time in years, Max Verstappen is not the favourite to win the race and that’s before a potential 10-place grid penalty.</p> <p>Last week, Oscar Piastri got his maiden F1 win in Hungary, with Lando Norris second and Lewis Hamilton third. Verstappen finished fifth, his second missed podium in the past four races.</p> <p>Intriguingly, we’re heading to a circuit where Max has been dominant, winning the last three races at Spa-Francorchamps, but it will take some serious driving – and probably some luck – for him to push for a podium.</p> <p>Verstappen’s looming penalty should open the door for the next three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – as well as his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who really needs a positive result heading into the break.</p> <p>*Note: Keep your eye on any penalty on Verstappen, as it could affect his odds and may provide some real value.</p> <h2>Belgian Grand Prix Betting Tips</h2> <h3>Best Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-belgian-grand-prix-8418599">Lando Norris $2.75 (Overall Qualification Winner)</a></p> <p>The McLarens are flying and Lando has topped qualifying in two of the last four races. But he only has the one win to show for it – Miami back in early May – so if you aren’t confident in Lando winning, it might make sense to look at the Qualification market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Next Best</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-belgian-grand-prix-8418599">Lewis Hamilton or Lando Norris to Win the Race $1.91 (BYO Sportsbet)</a></p> <p>Lando is the favourite, but for slightly less value you get the red-hot Lewis Hamilton as well in the Outright market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Value Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-belgian-grand-prix-8418599">Oscar Piastri $5.50 (Outright Betting)</a></p> <p>Sure, it’s a huge ask for Oscar to go back-to-back, but again, this has the chance to be a wide-open race with the McLarens sure to be in the thick of the action. If you’re going to ride with Piastri, why not take a look at the young gun topping the podium again?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Piastri Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-belgian-grand-prix-8418599">Oscar Piastri to Finish on the Podium &amp; Lando Norris to Finish in the Top 6 $1.45 (BYO Sportsbet) </a></p> <p>Well, we certainly didn’t expect a first-ever win for Piastri in Hungary, and as exciting as it was, the win has only made it harder to find some value around the young Aussie. If Max is indeed given a penalty, you’d think that the two McLarens would be in the podium hunt.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Ricciardo Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-belgian-grand-prix-8418599">Daniel Ricciardo $5.00 (Points Finish) </a></p> <p>The Points Finish bet is still the most relevant Ricciardo market, with the Yes To be Classified bet even shorter this week at $1.11. Danny Ric did finish fourth at Spa in 2021 but hasn’t scored a point since Canada five races ago.</p> <p>Odds are subject to change.</p>