Sports Betting Roundup: Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends, UFC 311 Card Announced, NFL MVP Race Intensifies
Lewis Hamilton has concluded his remarkable 12-year tenure with Mercedes, securing six F1 titles before his upcoming move to Ferrari in 2025. His partnership with Mercedes stands as the most successful driver-team combination in Formula 1 history.
Lewis Hamilton at press conference microphone
In his final race with Mercedes, Hamilton shared an emotional radio message: "We dreamed alone but together, we believed. Thank you for all the courage, the determination and the passion for seeing me and supporting me. What started out as a leap of faith turned into a journey into the history books."
McLaren claimed the constructors' championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Lando Norris securing his fourth win of the season. This marks McLaren's first constructors' title since 1998.
Looking ahead to 2025, DraftKings lists Norris as the betting favorite at +180, followed by Max Verstappen (+225), Charles Leclerc (+450), and Hamilton (+600).
In UFC news, Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title at UFC 310, defeating Kai Asakura via second-round submission. Post-fight, Pantoja called out retired legend Demetrious Johnson, who reportedly declined a $2 million offer to return.
UFC 311 is set for January 18 at the Intuit Dome, featuring two title fights:
- Islam Makhachev (-278) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (+220)
- Umar Nurmagomedov (-250) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (+200)
In NFL news, Josh Allen delivered a historic performance despite the Bills' 44-42 loss to the Rams, becoming the first player to record three passing and three rushing touchdowns in a single game. His MVP odds have shortened to -400 at DraftKings, with Saquon Barkley following at +450.