Motor Racing Spread Betting Explained

By Michael Saunders
Published on 9 Oct 2007
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How to spread bet on motor racing.

Below we describe the more common motor racing spread betting markets. You will find that each spread betting firm will introduce additional markets, sometimes unique to them, especially for special sporting events.

Rules for each market may vary between spread betting firms, especially for markets where points are allocated for specific events, so always ensure you fully understand the rules of a market before placing a bet.

Drivers Season Points

The number of points a driver will accumulate over the entire sseason.

Tournament/Championship Index

The spread represents the performace of a Formula 1 driver over the entire season, with points being awarded for the final position achieved. The points allocated may vary from one spread bet firm to another.

e.g.
1st = 60 points
2nd = 40 points
3rd = 30 points
4th = 20 points
5th = 10 points
6th = 5 points

Individual Race/Qualifying Index

The spread represents the performance of a driver in both in qualifying and individual races, with points being awarded according to official finishing positions.

e.g.
1st = 25 points
2nd = 10 points
3rd = 5 points.

For the actual race, this market is quoted live and in-running.

Drivers Points Match Bet

The spread reflects the performance of one driver over another. The driver that finishes ahead of the other is awarded a number of points as well as points per position he wins by. The points allocated may vary from one spread bet firm to another.

In the case of a driver retiring, it is the point he comes off at in the race that is classed as his position. For example, if a driver is the third man to spin off/crash/retire in a 20 man race, he has come 17th.

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