Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton: Who Will Win the Mexico City Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is entering its final stretch of the season as it gears up for this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix set to take place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Max Verstappen has begun to expand his lead on Lewis Hamilton in the latest Drivers Standings after winning the United States Grand Prix in October. Verstappen now sits in first place with 287.5 points, and Hamilton is in second with 275.5 points. Valterri Bottas remains in a distant third place with 185 points heading into this weekend's race.

Here are the top 10 odds to win the Mexico City Grand Prix, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Mexico City Grand Prix Odds

• Max Verstappen -155
• Lewis Hamilton +200
• Sergio Perez +1100
• Valterri Bottas +1900
• Charles Leclerc +3300
• Lando Norris +5000
• Daniel Ricciardo +6600
• Carlos Sainz Jr. +6600
• Pierre Gasly +10000
• George Russell +15000

Mexico City Grand Prix Prediction and Pick

As is the same with every Formula 1 race, betting on anyone not named Verstappen or Hamilton is a bet on something strange happening to both of the top two dogs. Whether it be a crash, penalty, or mechanical failure. Betting on the winner for F1 races comes down Verstappen versus Hamilton.

Following the strategy I've been using all year, I'm going to continue to bet on whichever one is the underdog. This week, it's Hamilton at +200. The difference between the two drivers is so razor thin, that taking whichever driver is set at plus-money seems like the smart thing to do.

Both drivers have won the Mexico City Grand Prix twice. Hamilton won it in 2016 and 2019, and Verstappen won it in 2017 and 2018. The race didn't take place in 2020 due to COVID-19 protocols.

Hamilton is too good of a driver to allow Verstappen to run away with the Drivers Championship. I expect a big bounce back race from him this week.