Horse Racing stats man, Andy has contributed to OLBG for 18 years - An Ipswich fan and F1 fanatic, he also contributes EFL football and Motor Sport opinion.
The Ultimate Guide to Motorsport Betting Sites in the UK
We’ve analysed hundreds of data points across 100 different betting sites, working out which bookmaker offers the best service in terms of betting on Formula1 and other motorsport. This involves assessing betting sites event coverage, depth of markets, in-play betting, promotions and so on. So whether you're into wagering on speedway, NASCAR, superbikes, or anything else that involves racing an engine, we've got you sorted.
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Top 10 Motorsport Betting Sites and Why
The 10 best bookmakers in the country (plus a few more) regarding motorsport betting are listed in the table below. Beyond that we'll dive into each bookmaker in the top 10 to tell you exactly why they're there.
1. William Hill
William Hill is fantastic. While others can match it for variety in markets, for event coverage and for in-play betting, we found that over a sustained period of betting you can find better odds than most other bookies at William Hill. That said, it’s very close, and William Hill’s motorsport offering is still up there as the best in the country, plus you get plenty of price boosts for a variety of events, especially at every Grand Prix of the F1 season.
Pros
- Great price boosts on lots of F1 markets.
- Plenty of different sports covered, including MotoGP.
- An excellent option for in-play motorsports betting.
Cons
- No supporting statistics.
2. bet365
The country’s first online-only bookmaker tops more of our top tens than any other bookmaker but misses out here. It’s still an outstanding betting site for most motorsport, obviously. Bet365 has the most markets for F1, with plenty of markets for qualifying, and the cash out options through live events are great.
Pros
- Brilliant event coverage.
- Niche motorsport competitions included.
- Plenty of odds boosts on F1.
Cons
- Odds not as good as William Hill's generally for motorsports.
3. 32Red
Based on our research, one of the the best motorsport betting site sis 32Red. It scored maximum markets for odds, for variety in markets, and for its in-play offering. As well as Formula1, you can bet on Superbikes, NASCAR, Supercars and more. It’s genuinely one of the best out there.
Pros
- Among the best odds for motorsports.
- Lots of markets, particularly for F1 an Grand Prix.
Cons
- Not much in the way of promotions.
4. SkyBet
Like many sportsbooks, Sky Bet split their markets into Formula1, and then other motorsport grouped together (NASCAR, Superbikes etc). It’s worth remembering, however, and not all sportsbooks do, but they cover speedway markets also. The website is so clear, easy to move through, and all markets are easy to find. If they could thrown in the same boosts here that they do to other sports they’d rocket up our list, but even without those, it’s still brilliant.
Pros
- A great option for motorsport promotions.
- Decent number of markets per event.
Cons
- Not as many events covered as some of the others in this list.
5. Betway
What keeps Betway out of the top three is it has slightly less markets available when compared to the likes of 32Red and William Hill. It’s still better than most, but not at the very top. Very few bookmakers run motorsport specific promotions (more of that later) but despite that, there are good opportunities at Betway to take advantage of general promotions and use them betting on motorsport. It’s something to definitely bear in mind when shopping around.
Pros
- Punters can use generic Betway promotions on motorsports markets.
- Decent event coverage.
Cons
- Less markets compared to those above it in this list.
6. GrosvenorSport
With its attractive design, great layout and great odds across a range of different sports, it’s no surprise to see the same excellence when it comes to motorsport betting at GrosvenorSport. Also, their search function is one of the best in the industry, meaning that you can arrow in on “Lewis Hamilton”, “speedway” or “Ducati” and find related markets immediately.
Pros
- Brilliant design for desktop and app.
- Incredible odds for motorsports markets.
Cons
- Nothing in the way of promotions.
- Not a great option for in-play betting.
7. Smarkets
The only exchange only site on our list (obviously Betfiar runs its sportsbook and exchange), Smarkets is an excellent option for motorsport betting, especially given the odds that you can get on its platform. There are markets on all the big events, and even some of the smaller ones, and of all the bookies on the list Smarkets probably offers the best motosport betting app, given how slick an operation it is that they run.
Pros
- Slick, beautiful interface design and user experience.
- Excellent odds across the board.
Cons
- Not many different motorsports covered.
8. Casumo
Overlook the casino association, have a dive through the sportsbook, and you’ll discover that Casumo is a better motorsport betting site than most others in the industry. The odds are great and the sheer range in event coverage is way more than you may expect – think NASCAR Xfinity and Truck series, on top of Formula1.
Pros
- Decent all-round option.
- Plenty of event covered.
Cons
- Nothing in the way of promotions.
9. SBK
A fantastic choice if you bet exclusively on mobile because the SBK app is one of the best around. Incredibly slick, easy to navigate and with a tonne of supporting data, statistics and extra bits of information to help inform your betting – there’s a reason it’s app focused, and that’s because it’s such a superb product.
Pros
- Amazing odds for motorsports.
- Brilliant welcome offer that can be used for motorsports betting.
Cons
- App first sportsbook, so desktop option not quite as good.
- No promotions on motorsports.
10. BetUK
While BetUK can match most when it comes to depth of markets and event coverage, it can’t quite compete in terms of great odds consistently across the board. That said, it does have a trump card to play. It’s not motorsport specific, but at BetUK (across any sport, or even casino) you get 10% cashback on all your losses. That means your account will never, never hit zero, because you will always return with something.
Pros
- Get 10% cash back on you motorsport betting losses.
- Decent odds generally across different motorsports.
Cons
- In-play betting quite basic compared to others in this list.
- No motorsport-specific promotions.
| Odds | Events | Markets | Promotions | In-Play | Total | |
| William Hill | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 15.5 |
| bet365 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 15.0 |
| 32Red | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 14.0 |
| Sky Bet | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 13.5 |
| Betway | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 13.0 |
| GrosvenorSport | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| Smarkets | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| Casumo | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| SBK | 5.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| BetUK | 5.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| BoyleSports | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 11.5 |
Best Greyhound Betting Sites for Markets
These are top scoring UK motorsport betting sites when it comes to depth of markets.
Of all the bookmakers that we researched, these eight bookmakers are the only ones who scored maximum points for four different fields: race markets, driver markets, team markets and qualifying markets, as well as offering in-play betting on those markets. If you want to make sure of betting on the markets that you're after within a particular race, and want to continue that once it's live, then it's these motorsport betting sites that you need to head to.
| Odds | Markets | In-Play | Total | Race (Markets) | Driver (Markets) | Team (Markets) | Qualifying (Markets) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrokes | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| William Hill | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Paddy Power | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Betfair | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| bet365 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BoyleSports | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Betway | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 32Red | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Which bookmaker covers the most motorsports events?
Whilst F1 is the most popular of the motorsports for betting on there are plenty of others that are available including MotoGP, Moto3, World Superbikes, Speedway and rallying.
For these, we advise heading to:
- 32Red
- Betfair
- BetVictor
- Betway
- Coral
- William Hill
Across the pond we have NASCAR and Indycar, not all bookies in recent years have covered these US events, but you can rely on Betway, 10bet, 888Sport, and bet365 to have odds available for petrolheads.
Which bookmakers offer motorsports in-play betting?
Because of the length of F1 races, as well as a whole host of other motorsports, they make a perfect sport for in-play betting.
There are plenty of bookies who offer in-play betting and offer numerous markets that are not included in the pre-race markets, such as the next pit stop, as well as flag and safety car markets.
We've mentioned above (in the markets section) about in-play betting, and all of those eight bookmakers listed offer great in-play betting. There are few other sites worth considering, given their in-play offering, even if their markets aren't as deep. They are:
- Sky Bet
- Sporting Bet
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Which bookmakers offer live motorsports streaming?
Because of the deal with Sky Sports and Channel 4 live streaming of F1 is not available with the bookies, but if you have either of those channels then you can watch along keeping an eye on your bets during the races.
There is also an apparent lack of audio commentary on F1 so once again you are dependant on those TV channels.
Further reading on F1 Betting
Since OLBG has been online, there have been hundreds of members, passionate about the sport of F1 and the associated betting that goes hand in hand in the community. Many members have shared their thoughts both old and new and these pages offer more insight into F1 betting idea.
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