The Formula 1 championship leader will start Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after incurring a grid penalty at Monza.
Betting markets are recalculating odds as teams and fans weigh how the penalty will impact his race outcome. The penalty follows a late-race infringement in qualifying, where he gained an advantage deemed illegal under F1’s technical regulations.
Analysts expect the penalty to test his ability to manage tires and overtakes on a track known for high-speed passes. His team has not yet announced a strategy adjustment, leaving bettors to speculate on whether he can recover points in a race traditionally favorable to aggressive drivers.
