Specific Terms – Important terms applying to our Motor Racing bets
Our general Terms and Conditions (click here) apply to our Motor Racing bets in addition to the Specific Terms below. Please note that if there is any conflict between the Specific Terms and our general Terms and Conditions, these Specific Terms will take precedence.
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Are there any specific rules which apply to particular types of Motor Racing bets. Yes, we have set these out in “Specific Motor Racing Betting Rules” (please click for further detail).
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What is the maximum payout on Motor Racing bets. The maximum pay-out which applies to a Motor Racing bet is £100,000. Please note that the maximum pay-out may be lower where you have placed bets on other events. Please see our general Rules and Limits area for more details.
The limits are applied as follows:
- They represent the maximum you can win in a day.
- Where your Motor Racing bet is part of a multiple or accumulator bet, the maximum you can win will be the lowest maximum payout for any of the bets which make up the multiple or accumulator bet. For example, you place a double consisting of 1 Motor Racing and 1 Novelty selection. The maximum amount payable on the bet will be equal to the maximum Novelty payout.
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We limit certain combinations of bets. For example:
- related contingencies where the outcome of one market/event directly influences the price or outcome of another, i.e. Manchester United to win the last match of the Premier League season and Manchester United to win the Premier League, or Novak Djokovic to win his Wimbledon semi final match and Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon.
- Any other combinations are set out in the Rules.
Please note: We are not always able to stop you playing a game or placing bets which will lead you to exceed these limits but where we are able to we will and where we are not then these limits will apply in any event.
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Do you have to use the betslip we provide. You must complete our betslips with the following information:
- the event you wish to bet on,
- the outcome of the event that you wish to bet on, and
- the stake you wish to place.
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Why do we show estimated returns. For any bet that you wish to place, we provide an estimate of how much your stake would make at the price/odds shown on the betslip at that time. However, this is for information only and the price/odds are subject to change and are only fixed when we provide you with confirmation of our acceptance of your bet.
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What happens if the price/odds change before we accept your bet. Where this happens, the price and return information will change on your betslip and you will be asked if you want to accept and place the bet or not. If you would like to automatically accept such price/odds changes, you can set a preference in your account to automatically accept odds if they are better.
We may also make an option available to you to automatically accept all changes. If we do this and you choose this option, then please note that you are agreeing to accept the changes whether they are in your favour or not.
This preference setting will work for all sports bets added to your betslip (including any ‘in-play’ bets) but does not work on any Lotto, Totepool or Virtual bets.
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How do you know if we have accepted your bet. When we accept your bet:
- we will provide you with a confirmation message on your betslip,
- we will confirm this in your ‘Bet History’, and
- we will give you a bet reference number.
If you do not see the confirmation and have nothing in your ‘Bet History’ then your bet has not been accepted by us. Please contact our customer service team if you would like to understand why it has not been accepted.
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What happens if there is a ‘void’ selection or a ‘non-runner’ in your bet on multiple events (accumulator). We will remove the ‘void’ selection or ‘non-runner’ and your stake will be placed on the remaining selections (i.e. a triple will become a double or a double will become a single, and so on). We will also adjust your estimated return and deposit balance accordingly.
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What results do we use when settling our bets. It is important to us that we use reliable sources when settling the bets we offer. We will often check a number of different sources. If these sources differ, there may be a slight delay while we seek confirmation of the result. Where we use a specific source, we will mention it in the Rules.
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What happens if a winner is disqualified or a decision is amended after the result is confirmed. The disqualification or amendment will not change the result for the purposes of settling the bet.
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What if we accept a bet after the event has started. If a bet is inadvertently accepted by us after the event has started (unless placed on a live ‘in-play’ or ‘in-running’ market) the bet will only stand provided that:
- the outcome is not known; and
- no team/participant has gained any advantage (e.g., a goal being scored or a player being sent off).
If the outcome is known, or an advantage deemed to have been gained, we will void any bets taken in error.
If a bet is accepted by us after the start of an event, and the ‘in-play’ market reflects a price for that market, the ‘in-play’ price at the time of acceptance will deem the bet ‘valid’ and the bet will be settled accordingly. If there is not an ‘in-play’ market, and the bet is accepted after the start of the event (including any ‘grace’ time), the bet will be deemed ‘void’ and stakes returned.
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How can I see if I have won my bet. Any winnings will be displayed in your bet history.
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Why has my bet not been paid out. We endeavour to settle all bets as soon as possible. We normally settle Motor Racing bets within a short time of the event finishing, wherever possible.
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Cash-out opportunities. Where this option is made available on your bet, it will give you the opportunity to settle your bet early at the value displayed, without having to wait for the event to finish. Please note that this is not available on all bets. Full details of how this operates is set out within the Cash Out FAQs area.
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What happens where two or more of your selections ‘dead heat’. Where two of your selections dead heat (i.e. finish at the same time), half the stake money is lost and the full odds paid on the other half of the stake money. If more than two of your selections dead heat the stake is proportioned accordingly. If two of your selections dead heat for second (or third) place then those selections are deemed to have finished joint second and third (or joint third and fourth) etc., with place bets being settled accordingly.
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What is a Rule 4(c) deduction and when is it applied. This rule comes from horseracing and the Tattersalls Committee Rules on Betting.
- For our horseracing bets, the Tattersalls Committee Rules will apply unless we make clear in the Rules that this is not to be the case in any particular circumstances.
- For all other bets, we may apply the equivalent of a Rule 4(c) deduction where a selection is withdrawn from the event before it has started.
Specific Motor Racing Betting Rules
Please note that the Maximum Pay-Out which applies to Motor Racing is £100,000.
All results are settled on the official classification at the time of the podium presentation.
Outright Team/Driver Championship Betting
All in compete or not. Bets will be determined by the number of points accumulated immediately following the podium presentation of the final race of the season and will not be affected by subsequent enquiries.
Betfred reserves the right to take a deduction in line with Tattersalls Rule 4© covering Horse Racing, where a participant is withdrawn from the event before the event has started
Individual Race Betting
All in compete or not. All bets are accepted as WIN, or EACH WAY 1/5th the odds 1,2,3 places. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh-in' and determine the settlement of bets. The start of any motor race is defined as the signal to start the warm up lap.
Fastest Lap
Bets settled on the driver who is officially declared to have completed the fastest lap of the race.
Pole Position
Pole position applies to position at the end of qualifying practice, if qualifying practice does not take place all bets on pole position are void.
Driver(s) To Finish 2nd/3rd/Top 2/Top 3/Top 6
Bets settled on the drivers who finish the race in the Top 6 positions, with the podium presentation counting as the 'weigh in'. Subsequent enquiries will not affect the result for settlement purposes.
Number of Classified Drivers/Groups to Finish/To Finish Last/To Be Classified/Not to Finish the Race/Both Cars To Be Classified/Team Classified Drivers 3-Way
Drivers that have completed 90% or more of the number of laps completed by the winner (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) are regarded as finishers in line with the official FIA classification at the time of the podium presentation.
First Driver/Team Retirement
Bets will have action once the 1st formation lap starts.
Bet settlement will be determined by which lap number a car retires on. Should more than one car retire on the same lap then Dead-Heat rules apply.
Safety Car/Virtual Safety Car
A Safety Car Period is defined as the need for the Safety Car to run in front of the leading car during a specified race. Should the race start under the Safety Car, then all bets concerning the Safety Car market will be settled as Yes. If the race finishes under Safety Car conditions but the safety car has not had time to get to the front of the leading car this market will be settled as Yes.
A Virtual Safety Car Period is defined as the need for all cars to be slowed down to a set speed limit in order to make the track safe to continue racing. Unlike the normal Safety Car procedure, no actual car will lead the cars around but instead drivers will see VSC messages around the track and will slow down to the required speed. Should the race start or end under a Virtual Safety Car condition the market will be settled as Yes.
Forecast/Tricast
The selected drivers must finish in the specified order. Any other finishing position or retirement then the bet is a loser. Settlement is based on the result at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications do not affect bets. If a driver does not start the warm up lap then all bets containing that selection are void.
Dual Forecast
Both drivers must finish in the first two in the race. Any other finishing position or retirement then the bet is a loser. Based on the result at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications do not affect bets. If a driver does not start the warm up lap then all bets containing that selection are void.
Red Flag in Race
A Red Flag being shown, is defined as the race being suspended and drivers having to return to the Pit Lane during a specified race.
Group Bets
The winner is the driver achieving the highest placing at the time of the podium presentation. If all drivers in the group fail to be classified then bets will be void. Drivers are grouped together for betting purposes only. Bets will be settled on the official FIA result at the time of the podium presentation.
Driver NOT To Win/Top 3/Top 6/Points Finish
Winning Driver Without Named Driver
All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh-in' and determine the settlement of bets. The start of any motor race is defined as the signal to start the warm up lap.
First/Last Driver to Make a Pit Stop
Official Pit Stop details as recorded by the FIA on their Race Pit Stop Summary will be used for settlement. If a driver is not in position to start the formation lap bets involving that driver are void.
Driver/Team To Lead a Lap
For settlement purposes a winner is deemed to be a driver or team leading the race as they cross the start/finish line at any point during the specified race, in accordance with the FIA's official Race Lap Chart. In the event of the specified number of laps not being fully completed all bets will be void, unless settlement is already determined.
Number of Race Leaders
The driver who is in the car occupying the forward most grid spot position (normally pole position) at the start of the race counts as a race leader. In addition, after the race has started, any driver who completes a lap in first place counts as a race leader. The official FIA results at the time of the podium presentation for the race will be used.
Fastest Pit Stop
This is based on the stationary time of a car in the pits. Official data recorded by the FIA at the time of the podium presentation will be used for settlement.
Grand Slam
Individual driver to be the fastest qualifier, record the fastest race lap, lead every race lap and win the named Grand Prix.
Match Betting
Two drivers are paired together for betting purposes. This can either be over the duration of the season, which works on a points system or on an individual race basis (who finishes first). If a driver retires or both fail to complete the race the one completing the most laps is the winner. If the same number of laps is completed then all individual match bets are void.
Bets will be settled on the official classification at the time of podium presentation.
Race Match Betting (Team)
Bets will be settled based on the team with the best classified car in the official FIA classification at the time of the podium presentation. If neither team has a car classified bets will be void. If at least one of the two teams start with less than two drivers, all bets will be void.
Qualification Markets
Official qualifying times as recorded by the FIA will be used for settlement. For Fastest Qualifier, Top 3 (Qualifying), Top 6 (Qualifying), Straight Forecast (Qualifying), Dual Forecast (Qualifying), Q3 Winning Margin and Qualifying Session 3 Winning Car markets, times recorded in the third session only count. If for some reason the third session does not take place we will settle on the official grid as formed by the FIA. Grid position penalties / subsequent disqualifications do not apply for settlement purposes. However, qualifying time penalties (as specified by the FIA) will. Drivers must start the first session of qualifying for bets to stand. For fastest in qualifying session 1 and 2, drivers must start the specified session of qualifying for bets to stand. Specifically for Q1, Q2 and Q3 Winning Margin markets the specified session must begin and registered times be set in the session, otherwise bets will be void. If bets on any Qualification market are placed after the outcome is determined (as a result of criteria used by the FIA to form the official grid being amended) then bets will be void.
Practice Session One/Two/Three Driver Markets (including Match Bets)
Bets will be settled on the official FIA classification. The driver of any car that enters the track during the specified session of practice will be deemed a runner.