Best and Worst F1 Fantasy Assets for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Charles Leclerc

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The top option to pair with Oscar Piastri in a 4A lineup this weekend, Leclerc holds one of the strongest records on the grid at Baku. While his lack of wins may disappoint some fans, a podium finish for the #2 driver on your team is an excellent result. Leclerc's high upside also bodes well for the Ferrari constructor, who has emerged as a clear top-2 constructor in recent weeks.

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Any Other Tier A Driver (Final Fix)

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Last season, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton proved that a strong tire strategy after a Saturday disaster can lead to a huge comeback on Sunday. Norris started P15 and climbed to P4, while Hamilton started in the pit lane and recovered to P9. For teams with the Final Fix chip, these scenarios offer a chance to capture a few extra points from overtakes and positions gained.

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Franco Colapinto

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For teams looking to afford a 4A lineup or run a lineup with minimal price risk, Colapinto figures to be a popular choice. The Argentinian rookie sits on the $4.5M price floor and needs just 2 points to gain $0.2M. Last season, in his only race around the streets of Baku, Colapinto finished P8.

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Gabriel Bortoleto

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Bortoleto's P8 finish at Monza propelled the rookie to 13 fantasy points. With three top 10 finishes in his last four races and a low price gain target, Bortoleto continues to present strong value in the midfield. Sportsbooks currently peg Bortoleto P10 for the weekend, a sign of optimism that his run of form is sustainable.

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Fernando Alonso

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An unfortunate mechanical failure led to Alonso's first DNF since Monaco, breaking a streak of six straight $0.6M gains. While he sports six straight top-10 finishes at Baku, Alonso will lose $0.6M if he scores fewer than 16 points. The veteran presents the ultimate risk/reward situation this week but I expect most teams will move on from him until the negative score falls off his three-race average.

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Sauber

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Once a diamond in the rough of Tier B constructors, Sauber fell on hard times over the last two races. A combined 12 fantasy points over that stretch means the future Audi outfit must score at least 17 points to gain value this weekend. For cash strapped teams, consider Racing Bulls or (for a premium) Williams.