Sports Betting Update: Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends, UFC 311 Card Finalized, NFL MVP Race Shifts
Lewis Hamilton concludes his historic 12-year partnership with Mercedes, marking the end of an era that brought six F1 titles. The partnership stands as the most successful driver-team combination in Formula 1 history.
Lewis Hamilton at press conference microphone
In his final race with Mercedes, Hamilton shared emotional words with his team: "We dreamed alone but together, we believed." The 2024 season saw Mercedes secure fourth in constructor standings with four wins.
McLaren claimed their first constructors' championship since 1998, with Lando Norris winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Looking ahead to 2025, DraftKings odds favor Norris (+180) for the drivers' title, followed by Max Verstappen (+225), Charles Leclerc (+450), and Hamilton (+600).
At UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title against Kai Asakura via second-round submission. Pantoja called out retired legend Demetrious Johnson, who reportedly declined a $2 million offer to return.
UFC 311 is set for January 18 at the Intuit Dome, featuring Islam Makhachev (-278) defending against Arman Tsarukyan (+220), and Merab Dvalishvili (+200) facing Umar Nurmagomedov (-250).
In NFL action, Josh Allen made history as the first player to record three passing and three rushing touchdowns in a single game during Buffalo's 44-42 loss to the Rams. Allen's MVP odds shifted from -200 to -400 at PointsBet Canada, with DraftKings also listing him at -400. While Saquon Barkley (+450) remains in contention, industry experts view the MVP award as Allen's to lose.