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DISCLAIMER: ODDS AND ARTICLE UPDATED 23/04/2019, 12:59.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place in Baku on Sunday and Ferrari will be hoping to mount a serious challenge after struggling to match Mercedes in the opening three races of the season.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Betting Odds

Lewis Hamilton to win @ 7/4 - BET NOW

Mercedes star Hamilton won in Baku last year and is the slight favourite to claim maximum points as he seeks a third successive win.

Sebastian Vettel is next in the Formula One betting odds at 5/2 ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes, who are both rated at 7/2.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Betting Tips

Charles Leclerc to win @ 7/2 - BET NOW

Ferrari were by far and away the quickest team in pre-season testing but have been unable to really show that potential in the first three races of the campaign.

The two weeks off may have given them the time needed to iron out those issues and Leclerc could be the man to watch in Baku.

In theory, the street circuit in Azerbaijan shout suit the team with the best outright pace given its long straight, which could work in favour of the Scuderia.

So far, Ferrari have favoured Vettel but Leclerc would have won in Bahrain had it not been for technical issues.

The 21-year-old Monegasque will be desperate to secure his maiden race win after his near-miss in Bahrain.

Team orders will be a concern to Leclerc backers but he can take that out of the equation by starting strongly and ensuring he doesn't give Ferrari the option.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Outsider Betting Tips

Kimi Raikkonen top-six finish @ 11/4 - BET NOW

Given the nature of the Baku track, it is hard to see anyone outside of Mercedes or Ferrari claiming a podium place, barring something remarkable, but the top-six market appeals and Raikkonen has a chance.

The Finn has impressed since leaving Ferrari for Alfa Romeo Racing by securing points in all three races.

Raikkonen's best result so far is seventh in Bahrain but he may well be able to go one better and finish ahead of one of the Red Bulls in Baku.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Betting Prediction

Ferrari winning team @ 11/10 - BET NOW

Ferrari need to start closing the gap on Mercedes and Baku looks an excellent opportunity to claim a win, or even a one-two, if they have managed to solve the issues they struggled with in the first three races.

Mercedes are quite rightly the favourites at 20/27 after winning all three races so far, but the recent brief break may well play into Ferrari's hands and their fightback can begin, with either Vettel or Leclerc taking maximum points in Azerbaijan on Sunday.

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