The 2022 Miami Grand Prix will be the first-ever edition of the race in Formula 1 racing and it will feature a dazzling field. Headlining the roster of drivers will be Max Verstappen who is the 2021 Formula One World Champion. Coming into the event, though, Charles Leclerc is the Drivers’ Championship overall leader after the fourth round of the 2022 Formula One World Championship. Currently in third place in the standings and also third on the SBS preview is Sergio Perez who is five points behind Verstappen in the overall competition.
For this competition, SBS breaks down the top three favorites going into the fifth-round competition and who will ultimately take home the gold in Miami.
| Favorites for The 2022 Miami Grand Prix |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | +100 | +100 | +100 |
| Charles Leclerc | +120 | +120 | +120 |
| Sergio Perez | +1100 | +1100 | +1100 |
A huge star in the sport, Verstappen is one of the most recognizable names in F1 racing betting. Currently, in second place in the Drivers’ Championship rankings, the Dutch racer is a force to be reckoned with on the track. As of the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the 24-year-old has achieved 22 victories and 14 pole positions since he started his F1 career at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. A tenacious racer, Verstappen is one of the most consistent drivers on the circuit and has been having another great season in 2022 following his world championship in F1 in 2021. The Dutch racer is coming off a win at the Emilia Romagna, which is his second of the season after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in March.
The current leader in the overall Drivers’ Championship standings, Leclerc, is definitely riding a hot wave. The Monégasque racing star is having a tremendous year thus far and has already notched two wins this season. His first victory came at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix which was the season-opening race while his latest win occurred at the Australian Grand Prix back in April. With 86 points so far on the season, Leclerc is 27 points ahead of his rival Verstappen in the rankings. Prior to this season, the native of Monaco had had some success, he finished fourth in the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship season, but nothing like this. The big question now is if Leclerc can sustain his winning ways over the course of 22 races.
A veteran racer, at least when compared to his peers in this article, Pérez is seeking his first-ever world championship in 2022. Currently ranked as the third-place contender in the overall standings, the Mexican racer is coming off back-to-back second-place finishes. Though he has not won any races this season, his last victory did come around this same time last year at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. A consistent threat in each race he has entered, the 32-year-old driver for Red Bull Racing also has the luxury of competing against Verstappen regularly since they are on the same team. Perhaps he will have the winning edge against his teammate this time.
Prediction: With F1 racing almost anything can happen, but picking a sure thing is never a bad idea. Though he is far from a surefire winner, Verstappen is as tenacious as they come in the sport and the projected winner in Miami.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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