The 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend in Bahrain. What should we know about the sport and the field before placing bets at FanDuel Sportsbook? Betting Pros' Sam Hoppen joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview it all, discussing his F1 modeling process, drivers he wants to buy into entering the year, and where he sees value for this weekend's race.

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