Timing is everything in F1 betting. Even a correct pick can turn into a bad bet...

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Timing is everything in F1 betting. Even a correct pick can turn into a bad bet if the odds shift too much. Imagine snagging a driver at +500 early on that drops to +190 by race day—your potential payout shrinks dramatically