Comparison
Podium Prophets vs F1 Predict
Both are prediction games. But the details make a big difference. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at what each platform offers so you can pick the one that fits how your group likes to play.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | F1 Predict | Podium Prophets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free core experience |
| Race predictions | Top 10 + fastest lap (question-based) | Full P1-P10 drag-and-drop grid |
| Qualifying predictions | Top 5 grid (as part of 10 questions) | Full P1-P10 standalone session |
| Sprint predictions | Not a standalone scored session | Sprint + sprint qualifying, each scored separately |
| Championship predictions | Not available | Driver + constructor picks, scored per league |
| Scoring system | Fixed odds-based (variable per answer) | Configurable per league (exact/1-off/2-off points) |
| Private leagues | Yes | Yes, with invite links, expiration, and email invites |
| Missed prediction handling | Zero points | Carry-forward from last real prediction (with penalty) |
| Session analysis tools | None | Race pace, long runs, telemetry, circuit intelligence |
| Email reminders | Not available | Opt-in reminders before sessions |
| Official F1 branding | Yes, official Formula 1 product | Independent, community-built |
| Platform | Web + Android | Web (mobile responsive) |
Feature data based on publicly available information from f1predict.formula1.com as of March 2026. Flagged where unverified.
How F1 Predict works
F1 Predict is the official Formula 1 predictor game, free to play at f1predict.formula1.com. Each Grand Prix round presents 10 multiple-choice questions covering qualifying grid order (top 5), race finishing order (top 10), fastest lap, and other outcome-style questions like podium composition.
Scoring is odds-based. Each answer carries a pre-set point value that reflects how likely the outcome is. Picking a favourite correctly earns fewer points; calling an upset pays off big. Bonus points are awarded for special feats like nailing the entire podium in order.
Predictions lock five minutes before qualifying or the race. You can update your answers as many times as you want before the deadline. The game supports private leagues so you can compete against friends alongside the global leaderboard.
It is well-polished, carries the official F1 brand, and has the lowest barrier to entry of any prediction game. If you want a quick, casual prediction experience tied to the official F1 ecosystem, it does the job.
How Podium Prophets works
Podium Prophets is an independent prediction game built for groups that take their F1 predictions seriously. Instead of answering multiple-choice questions, you drag and drop 10 drivers into a P1-P10 finishing order for each session you want to predict.
That covers qualifying, race, sprint qualifying, and sprint. Each session is scored on its own leaderboard. By default, an exact position match earns 5 points, a one-off prediction earns 3, and a two-off earns 1. But those values are configurable per league, so your group can play however you want.
On top of session predictions, you can make season-long championship picks (driver and constructor) that earn points based on when you locked them in. Miss a session? Your last real prediction carries forward with a small penalty rather than scoring zero.
The part that really sets it apart is the built-in analysis tooling. Before you submit your predictions, you can review race pace scatter plots, long-run stint data, team pace hierarchy charts, qualifying signal breakdowns, telemetry lap comparisons, and circuit intelligence profiles. The data comes from real session telemetry. You make your predictions and research your picks in the same place.
Does F1 Predict cover qualifying?
Partially. F1 Predict includes qualifying predictions as part of its 10-question round. You predict the top 5 of the starting grid, and those predictions are scored within the same overall round score as your race picks.
In Podium Prophets, qualifying is a standalone session. You predict a full P1-P10 grid, and it has its own leaderboard and scoring. If your group cares about qualifying as its own competition, that distinction matters.
Can you customize scoring in F1 Predict?
No. F1 Predict uses a fixed scoring model. Points are pre-assigned to each answer based on probability, and there is no way to change how many points a correct prediction is worth. Every league on the platform plays under the same rules.
Podium Prophets lets each league leader set the point values for exact matches, one-off predictions, and two-off predictions. You can also toggle whether sprint sessions are included in your league scoring and enable championship predictions. Different leagues in the same group of friends can run completely different scoring systems.
Does Podium Prophets have sprint predictions?
Yes. Every sprint weekend in Podium Prophets includes four predictable sessions: qualifying, sprint qualifying, sprint, and race. Each one gets its own P1-P10 prediction and its own scoring. League leaders can enable or disable sprint sessions if their group does not want to track them.
F1 Predict treats sprint weekends within its question-based format. Sprint results may appear as one of the 10 questions in a round, but sprints are not scored as a separate standalone session with their own leaderboard. [UNVERIFIED: F1 Predict's exact sprint handling is not fully documented on their public rules page.]
Which has better league features?
Both platforms support private leagues. F1 Predict lets you create a league and invite friends to compete against each other alongside a global ranking. It is straightforward and works well for casual groups.
Podium Prophets builds on that foundation. League leaders can configure scoring rules, toggle session types, and enable championship predictions. Invites support shareable links with expiration controls, single-use targeted invites, and bulk historical-member shortcuts for re-inviting last season's group. Missed predictions use carry-forward scoring instead of zeroing out, and opt-in email reminders help people remember to submit before deadline.
If your league just needs a leaderboard, either works. If you want to run the league your way with your own rules, Podium Prophets gives you more control.
Which prediction game has session analysis?
This is the biggest gap between the two. F1 Predict is purely a prediction game. You answer questions and check results. There are no data tools, no telemetry, no analysis features.
Podium Prophets includes a full session analysis suite in its Archive section. For every race weekend you can explore:
- Race pace scatter plots showing true performance vs track position
- Long-run strip charts with stint-by-stint degradation data
- Team pace hierarchy for comparing constructor performance
- Qualifying signal breakdowns (Q1/Q2/Q3 elimination analysis)
- Telemetry lap comparisons between any two drivers
- Circuit intelligence with demand profiles and team matchup ratings
- Finished race and sprint session replays
If you want to make predictions based on actual data rather than gut feeling, this is a meaningful difference. No other prediction game bundles analysis tools at this level.
Which should you choose?
Choose F1 Predict if you want...
- The official Formula 1 branding and ecosystem
- A quick, casual prediction format (10 questions per race)
- Odds-based scoring that rewards upset calls
- The lowest possible barrier to entry
Choose Podium Prophets if you want...
- Full P1-P10 predictions for qualifying, race, sprint qualifying, and sprint
- Configurable scoring rules that your league controls
- Championship predictions (driver + constructor) alongside session picks
- Built-in session analysis, telemetry, and circuit intelligence
- Carry-forward scoring so nobody gets zeroed for missing a weekend
- Email reminders, invite management, and league admin tools
F1 Predict is a solid game. It works, it is free, and it has the weight of the official F1 brand behind it. Podium Prophets was built for groups that wanted more: more sessions, more control over scoring, and actual data to back up their picks. They solve the same problem differently.
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