Bookmakers Give Hamilton Shortest Odds For Title

McLaren will win the 2010 constructors' championship, according to bookmakers.

McLaren Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton is the bookmakers' favourite to secure the drivers' championship, following another podium finish in Valencia.

His odds with 888sport.com now stand at 11/8, ahead of second favourite Sebastian Vettel (9/4) and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso (5/1).

Hamilton trailed Vettel in the Spanish city yesterday (June 27th) after a drive-through penalty was handed to him, but still secured second place and 18 valuable points.

Meanwhile, McLaren are now odds-on to end the season with the constructors' championship, with the bookmaker pricing them as 5/6 favourites.

Red Bull, considered by many to be the quickest team on the grid in 2010, are 11/10.

While Hamilton has hit the headlines recently following two wins in the previous two races, the consistent performances of team mate Jenson Button may be vital in winning the team crown.

McLaren's English duo race in front of their home fans in two weeks' time when the British Grand Prix takes place at Silverstone.