Formula 1

• All race bets are settled on the official FIA classification at the time of the podium presentation, with subsequent disqualifications/penalties disregarded. The race must be ran within 72 hours of the scheduled off time for bets to stand.
• All drivers who complete 90% of the race laps (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) are deemed as classified finishers in line with the official FIA classification. However all drivers are given a ranking, and for the purpose of match and positional betting this ranking shall apply.
• The start of the race is deemed to be the signal to start the warm up lap. All drivers are in play from this point on.

For race match/group betting

• The driver who finishes in the highest position is deemed the winner. Any subsequent disqualifications/penalties given after the podium presentation will be disregarded. In the event of both/all drivers failing to complete the race, match/group bets will be settled on the official Formula 1 result at the time of the podium presentation. Bets stand once drivers partake in qualifying. Non-runner no-bet deductions in line with may apply.

Bets on the Formula One Championship and Constructors Championship

• Will be settled in line with the official updated FIA Championship Standing immediately following the podium presentation of the final race of the season, with subsequent disqualifications/penalties disregarded. The drivers' and constructors' championship titles are awarded to the driver and constructor who score the most points over the course of the season. In the case of a dead heat for a championship place then the driver or constructor with the higher number of superior race results will be awarded the place.

Overall Qualification Winner/Qualifying Betting

• Qualifying consists of three sessions whereby the six slowest drivers from each of the first two sessions will drop out leaving the remaining drivers to compete in the third session for the top places on the grid. Qualifying betting will be settled as the fastest lap posted during this third qualifying session. If for some reason Q3 does not take place then we will settle bets if the grid is formed based on times from Q1 or Q2. All bets will be void if the grid is formed for the main race or for Sprint Qualifying (where such format is used) based on any other criteria. With respect to all bets on qualifying, either outright or match betting, the official times as recorded by the FIA will apply for the settlement of bets. Drivers must start the first phase of qualifying for bets to stand. Any subsequent penalties or demotions imposed shall be disregarded.

Sprint Shootout

• This will be settled as the fastest lap posted during the designated final shootout session. All bets will be void if the grid is formed for the Sprint Race (where such format is used) based on any other criteria. With respect to all bets on shootout the official times as recorded by the FIA will apply for the settlement of bets. Drivers must start the first phase of the shootout for bets to stand. Any subsequent penalties or demotions imposed shall be disregarded.

Sprint Race

• All race bets are settled on the official FIA classification immediately after the Sprint Race, with subsequent disqualifications/penalties disregarded. The race must be ran within 24 hours of the scheduled off time for bets to stand.

First Driver to retire

• Is a bet on which driver will be the first to retire from the race
• The bet begins with the signal to start the warm up lap. If a driver doesn't make it out on track for any part of the race the selection will be deemed void for this market. 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.

First Car to retire

• The bet begins with the signal to start the warm-up lap. 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. Drivers that don't make it out on track for any part of the race will not count towards the settlement of this market.

One lap wonders

• Is a bet on how many drivers will retire from the race before they complete one lap proper of the race (not the warm up lap). The bet begins with the signal to start the warm up lap.

Not to be Classified

• The bet begins with the signal to start the warm up lap. All drivers who complete 90% of the race laps (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) are deemed as classified finishers in line with the official FIA classification. Drivers that don't make it out on track for any part of the race will be deemed void for this market

For all A1 Grand Prix markets

• Both for the feature race and the sprint race, all bets are settled on the official A1 Grand Prix classification at the time of the podium presentation for the respective race, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded.

Leader after the first lap

• For settlement purposes the winner is deemed to be the driver leading the race as they cross the start/finish line after one classified race lap (warm-up lap not included). In the event of one lap not being fully completed all bets will be void. If the race starts under the safety car all bets will be void.

Will there be a safety car period during the race?

• 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. Virtual Safety Car (VSC) periods do not count.

Fastest in Practice Session One/Two/Three

• Official lap times as recorded by the FIA will be used for settlement. At least 1 driver must record a lap time in the specified phase of practice for bets to stand. If no lap time is recorded by any driver all bets will be voided.

In the event of a driver switching race teams during race week, or a driver not originally listed entering the field

• All bets taken prior to these changes being factored into the betting will be re-settled at the correct price taking into account the team/car change. This is inclusive of all markets offered for F1and Paddy Power's decision is final in this regard.

From the formation of any race market

• Bets are considered to be non-driver no bet. Any bets on drivers who fail to take part in the race for any reason other than non-qualification shall be deemed void. (Note: The start of the race is deemed to be the signal to start the warm up lap. All drivers are in play from this point on). We reserve the right to deduct the equivalent (c) to reflect returning stakes on non-drivers.

Any market or selection that does not directly refer to the 'Sprint Race'

• Will otherwise refer to the main Grand Prix race itself. Any points gained in the Sprint Race will not count towards settlement of Grand Prix main race markets. Similarly, any Sprint Race wins will not count towards Overall Season race wins special markets unless stated otherwise in market description.

Qualifying Match Betting

• The winner will be deemed to be the driver who sets the fastest qualifying time during the final qualifying session between the two drivers quoted. If either driver fails to begin a qualifying lap, then all bets on that match will be void. Any subsequent grid penalties or disqualifications shall be ignored for betting purposes. If for some reason Q3 does not take place, then we will settle bets if the grid is formed based on times from Q1 or Q2. All bets will be void if the grid is formed for the main race or for Sprint Qualifying (where such format is used) based on any other criteria.
  

Nascar/Indy Car/Cart Racing

Outright race betting

• The 'field' includes any driver who is not listed in the outright prices. Any drivers who fail to qualify for the race will be deemed as non-runners. The race must be ran within 24 hours of the scheduled off time for bets to stand. The official NASCAR / INDY winner of the race will be settled as the winner for betting purposes, this includes all races which are halted prematurely.

Driver Match Ups

• All match ups will be settled as per the official result. If one driver fails to complete the race, the other driver will be deemed the winner. Where both drivers fail to complete the race, the number of laps completed will determine the winner. If both drivers fail to complete on the same lap, the official placings as assigned by the controlling authority will determine the result. Both drivers must start the race for bets to stand. In the event of a replacement driver all bets are void.

WRC

• All race bets are settled on the official WRC classification at the time of the podium presentation, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded.

Moto GP/World Superbikes/British Superbikes

• All race bets are settled on the official classification as defined by the official race organisers and will not be affected by any subsequent demotions or enquiries. Non-runner no-bet - Rule 4 (Deductions) may apply.
• All qualifying bets are in-play once a rider starts qualifying. Riders must start qualifying for action on qualifying wagers. Subsequent penalties or demotions will not affect the grading of wagers.

Qualifying head to head bets

• Both riders must take part in qualifying and at least one of them must complete a qualifying lap for bets to stand.

Race head to head bets

• Both riders must start for bets to stand. In the event of both riders failing to complete the race, the rider completing more laps will be deemed the winner. If both riders have completed the same number of laps, wagers will be graded as no action. Subsequent penalties or demotions will not affect the grading of wagers.

Group Betting

• The winner is the rider achieving the highest placing at the time of the podium presentation. If all riders in the group fail to be classified then the rider completing the most laps will be deemed the winner. If all riders in the group fail to be classified and two or more riders retired on the same lap then dead-heat rules apply. Riders are grouped together for betting purposes only. Non-runner no-bet deductions in line with Rule 4 (Deductions) may apply. Bets will be settled on the official race organisers result at the time of the podium presentation.

Isle of Man TT

• All Isle of Man TT bets will be settled on the official Isle of Man TT classification at the time of the podium presentation for the respective race, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded.

Speedway

Individual Meeting Betting:

• In the event of an abandoned match all bets will be void, unless the running of the remainder of the match would not have affected the result.

Individual Heat Winner

• All four quoted riders must start the specified heat otherwise bets are void.

Head to Head Betting

• The winner shall be determined by whichever rider has gained most points after the normal heat stages of any meeting - the only exception to this will be if both riders reach the final, in which case finishing position in the final itself will decide the winner.
• Any Bonus points earned by a rider will not count towards their total and will be deducted prior to the winner being decided for settlement purposes.
• All bets stand in head to head betting so long as both riders start at least one race, otherwise bets will be void. They will also be void if a meeting is abandoned, unless the result has already been decided beyond dispute.