The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix is set to kick off on Sunday, and it’s a pretty big deal in the world of Formula 1. The race takes place at the Circuit de Monaco, which winds its way through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo. This is particularly special for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who actually grew up in Monte Carlo. Leclerc was the champion of the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, and he’s currently sitting pretty as the second favorite at +240 in this week’s F1 odds courtesy of DraftKings. He’ll be starting in the second position, right behind pole winner Lando Norris, who is the favorite at -150. The race is all set to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday, with drivers expected to complete 78 laps around the 19-turn, 2.074-mile circuit.
Before diving into the starting grid for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix and making any Formula 1 picks, it might be a good idea to take a look at the latest predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s trusty projection model. This model, developed by the experienced Fantasy pro and SportsLine data engineer Mike McClure, runs simulations on every race a whopping 10,000 times. It considers various factors like track history and recent results to come up with its predictions. And let me tell you, this model has been on fire when it comes to motorsports betting. It correctly predicted 21 NASCAR winners since the 2021 season, and it’s been pretty spot on with Formula 1 as well. It even called Norris’ wins in the Netherlands, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi in 2024 before projecting him for a win at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. It also predicted Piastri’s victories in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, showing that it’s got a pretty good track record. With 32 out of the last 51 winners being accurately predicted since 2023, it’s safe to say that this model knows its stuff.
Now, let’s get to the good stuff – the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix predictions. The model is surprisingly backing Yuki Tsunoda at +145 for a points finish in the top 10. Tsunoda, a 25-year-old Japanese driver, was recently promoted to Red Bull Racing after spending some time at Racing Bulls. He managed to secure an impressive eighth-place finish at Monaco last season with Racing Bulls and has been earning points in three out of his last four starts leading up to this weekend. It seems like he’s starting to find his groove after being promoted to Red Bull just five races ago. If you’re thinking of placing a bet on this Monaco Grand Prix prop, FanDuel is offering the best price. And if you’re curious about who the model is tipping for a win and which driver with double-digit odds could surprise everyone, then head on over to SportsLine for all the juicy details. So, who do you think will take the crown at the Monaco Grand Prix 2025? Check out the latest odds below and see the full projected leaderboard at SportsLine to find out.
