2026 United States Grand Prix Preview: Key Odds and Predictions

The 2026 United States Grand Prix is set for Sunday at 4 p.m. ET at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, marking the 18th race of the 2026 Formula One season. Max Verstappen, the defending champion, has won four of the last five United States Grands Prix.

Current odds place Verstappen as the favorite at +105, followed by Kimi Antonelli at +220. George Russell has the third-shortest odds at +1100, while Lewis Hamilton, a six-time winner of this event, is among three drivers listed at +1200.

A predictive model developed by Mike McClure has successfully forecasted numerous winners in motorsports and has recently focused on the U.S. Grand Prix. The model predicts Hamilton will finish on the podium, leveraging his historical success at this venue. The model also highlights potential longshot bets with odds of +30000, suggesting opportunities for significant returns.