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The eighth race in this thrilling Formula 1 season takes place this weekend with the European Grand Prix coming from Valencia.
It has been a record breaking start to the campaign with a different winner in each of the races so far which makes the Drivers Championship wide open.
Lewis Hamilton was the latest winner when he came out on top in the Canadian Grand Prix last time out. It now puts Hamilton top of the table and another win here would give him some breathing space ahead of the rest.
The Englishman has never won this race so will be desperate to change that this weekend.
Fernando Alonso is the man currently in second after his fifth place finish in Montreal. Alonso has won this race back in 2005 and 2007 so does have good memories here.
The Spaniard won his only race of the season in March and will know that another victory here is likely to see him go top of the table.
Sebastian Vettel has been as consistent as ever this campaign, although he has just one win he has finished in the top six on five occasions which puts him in third position.
Vettel also enjoys the European Grand Prix, having won the race twice in as many years.
Jenson Button has really hit a dip in form over recent weeks. After winning the first race of the season Button has managed just one podium finish and has been outside the top ten four times.
The Englishman desperately needs a good result here is he is to challenge for the Drivers Championship this year.
The likes of Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen will also be looking to come on top here and it makes for a fascinating race with so many drivers fancying their chances.
Race Winner
Lewis Hamilton goes into the race as the favourite after his win last time out. You can back him at 4.00 (3/1) with Bet365 to make it back to back victories.
The bookies are struggling to split Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso, BetFred are offering 5.50 (9/2) on them finishing as winners.
Winning Car
McLaren currently sit second in the Constructers Championship but are the favourites to have a winner this weekend. Either Hamilton or Button winning the race is available 3.25 (9/4) with Ladbrokes.
Red Bull lead the way going into this Grand Prix and are being offered at 4.33 (33/10) with SportingBet to have a winner here.
Recommended Bet
Despite being in poor form, Jenson Button could turn out a good performance here when he really needs too. You can back him at 15.00 (14/1) with William Hill.
