As the extremely anticipated 2023 British Grand Prix approaches, Entain, the worldwide sports wagering, video gaming and interactive home entertainment group, exposes that Silverstone took the crown of being the most interesting race of the 2022 season, receiving over seven percent of every Formula 1 (F1) race bet from in 2015. The findings are based on the overall variety of online bets by Entain customers from each race in the 2022 F1 season.

Looking ahead to this year's race, anticipation is running high. While Verstappen's dominance continues to divide the F1 world, other chauffeurs have also revealed impressive performances. Alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton, eyes are now on Lando Norris - who battled near the front of the pack in recently - and fellow Brits George Russell and Alex Albon, who have the opportunity to produce moments of excitement for home fans in the stands this weekend.

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According to Entain information, the leading five most exciting races and drivers backed to win them in 2022 were as follows:

GP Great Britain: This unique race amassed the greatest portion of online bets, representing 7 percent of the total online bets positioned during the season. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone has consistently been a fan preferred, prominent for its rich history, renowned circuit, and passionate spectators. Hamilton fans blew the other chauffeurs out of the water as over 27 percent of online bets on the race were on the seven-time world champ to take the trophy in the 2022 British Grand Prix.

GP Saudi Arabia: The inaugural race in Saudi Arabia captivated F1 fans and represented six percent of the overall online bets placed. The allure of a brand-new street circuit and a very first F1 event in Saudi Arabia plainly grabbed attention. Hamilton's devoted fan base continued to back him, amounting for 20 percent of total online bets.

GP Bahrain: The excitement generated by the Bahrain Grand Prix was evident, as it represented 6 percent of the total online bets. As the first race of the season, the circuit has sufficient opportunities for surpassing, accompanied by unique obstacles for the drivers browsing the unpredictable winds and racing under floodlights. Hamilton fans come out in force to start the season, where he amounted for 26 percent of overall online bets, in front of rival Max Verstappen (over 19 percent).

GP Monaco: The iconic street circuit of Monaco accounted for 6 percent of the overall online bets, solidifying its status as a fan-favourite event. The narrow streets, challenging corners, and attractive environment create an unique and fascinating phenomenon that captures the imagination of fans worldwide. Despite local lad Charles Leclerc taking part, Verstappen received the most online bets to win the race (21 percent).

GP Italy: The Italian Grand Prix settled the top 5, representing six percent of the total online bets put and showcasing the passion for F1 in Italy. The famous Monza circuit is known for its high-speed straights and passionate tifosi, which constantly guarantee awesome races and intense competitions. Verstappen likewise topped the leader board for Monza, with 27 percent of online bets backing him to win.

Silverstone delivered the epitome of racing excitement on a global scale in 2022, mesmerizing the attention of wagerers worldwide. However, the data likewise exposes an amazing surge of patriotism amongst fans. Delving into the preferences of UK F1 fans, over a 3rd of them of them put their steadfast faith in Sir Lewis Hamilton to cross the checkered flag first and take the greatest action on the podium.

With the introduction of more sprint races and F1's inaugural race in the home of entertainment, Las Vegas, F1 fans have a lot more minutes of excitement to anticipate. How will these reflect 2023's most popular and most-bet-on races?