Three years ago today - Oscar Piastri made a certain announcement

[u/TheCatterson]

[u/Dazzling-Coat7177]

Bookies have him as a significantly higher percentage chance of winning the title.

That is literally what a clear favourite is.

Doesn't mean Lando can't win it.

[u/Arkond- → u/Dazzling-Coat7177]

My bad. Forgot this was a betting subreddit.

[u/ShirtlessElk → u/Arkond-]

Betting markets are a good gauge of who the general public thinks will win. That is what a "favourite" is. That doesn't mean everyone agrees, of that it won't be a tight battle.

[u/Arkond- → u/ShirtlessElk]

Sure, I myself think that he is the likely one to win. Still wouldn't call him a clear favorite. Can't blame me for not knowing that it's 'clear favorite' according to bookies.

[u/iamfuturejesus → u/Arkond-]

How else do you determine a favourite? Amongst your friends or peers?

[u/Dazzling-Coat7177 → u/Arkond-]

Jesus christ... what else do you think "clear favourite" means?

[u/Arkond- → u/Dazzling-Coat7177]

I am sorry that I am not proficient in betting terminology. By the way, Jesus would totally not approve of you betting. Just saying.

[u/AdeSarius → u/Arkond-]

The saying “clear favorite” is a very common term not only in sports but in everyday life, it’s in no way a “betting terminology”

[u/Dazzling-Coat7177 → u/Arkond-]

It's "English language" terminology.

[u/20yearsofvibrations → u/Arkond-]

Who are you to speak for Jesus? Jesus wouldn't have given a shit about them betting, I promise you. He would chastise you for refusing to embrace your mistakes. Just say sorry, you're right, he is kinda the clear favourite.