Traders give Max Verstappen about a 88.0% chance. George Russell follows at 13.9%, Lewis Hamilton follows at 13.3%, and Lando Norris follows at 1.3%. Compare prices from Kalshi and Polymarket. The largest cross-platform price difference is 15.5 percentage points.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch and Belgian racing driver competing in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. He has won four consecutive World Drivers' Championship titles from 2021 to 2024. Verstappen is recognized for his exceptional driving skills and consistent performance in Formula One.
About George Russell
George Russell is a British Formula 1 driver for Mercedes. He won the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship and joined Mercedes in 2022. Russell has secured eight Grand Prix victories and 32 podiums in his F1 career.
About Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is a Formula 1 driver for Ferrari. He has secured seven World Championships, tying the record for the most titles in the sport. His extensive experience and consistent performance make him a leading contender in the championship standings.
Market RulebooksOfficial settlement criteria and edge cases
Market Rulebook: 2026 F1 Championship Final Driver Standings: 2nd Place Finisher
Official settlement criteria, resolution sources, and edge cases across Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi
Primary Rule
If Max Verstappen finishes 2nd in the 2026 F1 Championship Final Driver Standings, then the market resolves to Yes.
Finishing position is determined by the official FIA Formula One World Drivers’ Championship standings, after the FIA’s tiebreaking procedure has been applied. If two or more drivers are still tied for 2nd after all FIA tiebreakers, the market for each tied driver resolves to 1/N, where N is the number of drivers tied for that position.
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This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 2nd in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season.
This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known.
If multiple drivers tie for second place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine final positions in the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship standings.
If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to finish 2nd in the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship standings based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".
If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.
Resolution Oracles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What determines the resolution of this market?
The market resolves based on the official driver standings published after the final race of the 2026 F1 season. The driver who finishes in 2nd place will be the outcome that determines the market's result.
How do driver performances affect the odds?
Odds fluctuate based on individual driver performances in each race leading up to the season finale. Factors such as race wins, podium finishes, and overall consistency impact market sentiment.
When does trading close for this market?
Trading is scheduled to close on December 6, 2026. This deadline is set before the final race, ensuring all bets are placed before the outcome is determined.
What does the 2026 F1 Championship Final Driver Standings: 2nd Place Finisher prediction market track?
The outcomes listed above show how traders are pricing this question. Compare outcome prices from Kalshi, Polymarket in one place. Each price reflects the market’s implied probability, not a guaranteed result.
What are the latest 2026 F1 Championship Final Driver Standings: 2nd Place Finisher odds?
The latest available prices are Max Verstappen: 86.0¢ on Kalshi, 90.0¢ on Polymarket; George Russell: 7.0¢ on Kalshi, 20.8¢ on Polymarket; Lewis Hamilton: 5.5¢ on Kalshi, 21.0¢ on Polymarket; Lando Norris: 2.0¢ on Kalshi, 0.7¢ on Polymarket. Prices are quoted in cents per $1 share. Check the venue for executable prices and available liquidity.