The start of the 2022 Formula 1 season has already got many fans excited. The first few GPs were quite different than anyone could have imagined, and by the end of the first half of 2022 the competition is already starting to take shape.

In this article we will do a quick recap of what has happened in F1 up until the first half of 2022 and discuss the fans' favorite subjects: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, bookmakers, and so on.

Speaking of betting, we will also talk here about bookmakers that accept credit cards. These companies are making a lot of money thanks to Formula 1 and it is worth discussing the relationship between them and Formula 1 fans.

In summary, in this article we will talk about:

What happened in F1 in the first half of 2022
What is the problem with Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton
How important is Formula 1 Brazil for the competition as a whole
How Max Verstappen is doing
Formula One and sports betting
And much more

How the first half of 2022 went for Formula 1

Many expectations for the Formula 1 race in 2022 were dashed in the very first stages of the competition. The only exception to this was Max Verstappen who is behaving like a true champion on the track.

So far Red Bull Racing-RBPT has dominated the season and Sergio Pérez, a Red Bull driver who is often overlooked by fans, has had some impressive races.

The big surprise has been Lewis Hamilton who until the Monaco GP did not win a single race. Because of this, some fans are already questioning whether the relationship between Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton is still sustainable.

What's happening with Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton

There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton is an exceptional driver, no one is questioning that. But how come a professional like him is having such a bad start to the season?

The most accepted explanation so far is porpoising, or the dolphin effect. This is a phenomenon that happens when cars are at high speed and act as if they are bouncing on the ground. The dolphin effect is one of the biggest concerns of Formula One teams, and it seems that Mercedes is not coping with it.

Despite this problem, Lewis Hamilton has already hinted that he does not intend to leave the team any time soon.

Can the British GP or the Sao Paulo GP change the game?

The British GP will be race number 10 in 2022. The Sao Paulo GP will be the penultimate race of 2022, and Brazil is considered to be Lewis Hamilton's second home. The driver said that Brazil brings him luck.

We are only commenting on this subject because it is what many fans like to discuss, but we consider this to be mere superstition. Lewis Hamilton will need a lot more than two good tracks to be able to recover from the fiasco that is the 2022 season.

Max Verstappen could be the new face of F1

Max Verstappen is only 24 years old and is the current Formula 1 champion. That is extremely impressive. Only the achievements of drivers of Lewis Hamilton's caliber can rival that.

In 2022 he is doing very well. It looks like he will finish the first half of 2022 as the championship leader. If things continue in this way, we could be facing the beginning of a new era in F1, the Max Verstappen era.

Formula 1 at the bookmakers

The Formula One Brazil relationship is very strong. One of our national heroes was Ayrton Senna. This bond has only strengthened since the legalization of sports betting in 2018.

Brazilians love to bet and Formula 1 is an excellent sport for bettors.

It is possible to bet on who will win the drivers' championship, who will win the constructors' championship, who will win that specific Formula 1 race and so on.

This is great for the sport for several reasons. The fans have a way to make racing more entertaining and Formula 1 gains more public attention.

Final thoughts

Lewis Hamilton fans may not be liking what is going on, but the 2022 season is far from boring. Nothing is settled, new stars are emerging and the legend of the sport has to show that he can still be competitive.

The second half of 2022 will probably be even better. Overall, it is great to see that Formula 1 continues to captivate Brazilian fans, especially in 2022, a World Cup year. It is proof that Brazil goes far beyond soccer.