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Lando Norris is the second race-winner favourite at +325 behind Kimi Antonelli (+175) for the inaugural race on the new Madrid MADRING street circuit (5.474 km, 57 laps). With no driver having prior experience at this layout, the field is compressed. Bookmaker odds imply a podium probability (Top 3) for Norris of approximately 40–45%, summed across win, 2nd and 3rd-place scenarios. George Russell (Mercedes, +450) is tipped for pole. Already covered: Antonelli wins the race; Verstappen not on the podium.
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Polymarket (as of September 8, 2026) rates Norris as the second most likely race winner at 21%, behind Kimi Antonelli (34%). Podium probability is substantially higher: given his recent win form (Hungary, Zandvoort 2026) and strong McLaren pace, a top-3 finish is realistic even without the race win. At typical race dynamics, a 21% win probability implies a podium probability of approximately 40–46%. Note: Kimi Antonelli's (Mercedes) race win is already covered as an open prediction.
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Latest polls show Moderaterna (M) between 17.2% and 18.4%: PolitPro Election Trend (Sept 9): 17.6%; Indikator Opinion (Sept 4): 18.4%; Infostat (Sept 1): 17.5%; Demoskop (Aug 24): 17.2%. The 18.0% threshold sits at the upper quartile of this range. M is the third-largest party behind Socialdemokraterna (S, ~27–29%) and Sverigedemokraterna (SD, ~19–20%). Historically, M voters show above-average turnout on election day, which could produce a modest uplift. No Polymarket/Kalshi market for this sub-question. Own estimate: 42%.
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Swedish Greens received exactly 5.08% in 2022, narrowly entering parliament. Since then, polls show continued decline: current Swedish polling averages place MP at ~3.7–4.4% – right at the threshold boundary. The campaign environment favors bloc parties at the expense of smaller ones; Liberalerna (L) is also at risk per an open Cassandra prediction. No active Polymarket market for MP. Probability ~42% from polling volatility and trend extrapolation.
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Current polls (August 2026) put the center-right governing bloc at ~45% total. Moderaterna scored 19.1% in 2022. Current Sifo/Novus polls show M at 16–19%, making 18% a borderline threshold. If SD is at ~20% and bloc total is 45%, M+KD+L = 25%; with KD ~5.5% and L ~4.5%, M computes to ~15–16%. Only if the bloc outperforms (≥46%) or SD underperforms (<19%) does >18% for M become plausible. Polymarket has no specific Moderaterna question.
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Erriyon Knighton (USA) is the reigning 200m world champion (Budapest 2023) and Diamond League winner 2025. The 200m race at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026 is a separate discipline from the 100m final (Noah Lyles). Knighton's main competitors are Letsile Tebogo (BOT, 2024 Olympic 200m champion) and Kenneth Bednarek (USA). Should Lyles attempt the 100m–200m double, Knighton's probability decreases slightly. Bookmaker odds imply Knighton as co-favorite with approximately 35–45% title probability.
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Ingebrigtsen is the 2021 Olympic champion (Tokyo) and 2022 World Champion (Oregon). Main rivals: Josh Kerr (GBR, 2023 World Champion at this same Budapest track) and Cole Hocker (USA, 2024 Paris Olympic champion). A three-way contest prevents clear favorites; bookmaker odds imply ~35–42% for Ingebrigtsen.
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Woo Sang-hyeok is the reigning World Champion (Budapest 2023, 2.35m) and leads the world season list. Main rivals: JuVaughn Harrison (USA, two-time WC silver) and Hamish Kerr (NZL, Paris 2024 Olympic champion). In a competitive 6-man field, Woo's individual win probability is ~38–44%. No Polymarket market found. Duplantis (pole vault) is already covered; men's high jump is the last uncovered jumping event.
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Zverev moved up to seed 1 after Jannik Sinner's withdrawal. Polymarket prices Zverev at 23.1% to win the title, second to Alcaraz (28%). As seed 1, Zverev is in the opposite half from Alcaraz (#2), so a final appearance is independent of Alcaraz's results. Reaching the final requires winning four matches (through the semifinals). With a 23.1% title probability and an estimated ~60% win probability if he reaches the final, the implied semifinal reach probability is approximately 38–40%.
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Enric Mas leads the 2026 Vuelta GC after Stage 9 with +1:18 over Roglic, +1:39 over Gall. Pogacar is out after Stage 8. Polymarket: Gall leads at 18.3%. The critical risk is Stage 18 ITT (Sept 10) where Roglic is an open prediction favorite — if he takes 1:18+ there, Mas loses the lead. However, Mas won Stage 9 at altitude and can defend in Stages 19-20 (queen stages). Overall probability: ~37%.
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Sabalenka is the top seed and tournament favorite for a historic third consecutive US Open title. Projected semifinal against Jessica Pegula (No. 3, SF forecast already open); in the bottom half, Coco Gauff (No. 4, also SF forecast open), Elena Rybakina, or Iga Swiatek (No. 8) could reach the final. No Polymarket price found for this event at query time. Own calibration based on WTA Elo and historical defending-champion odds: Sabalenka approx. 35–40%. The forecast is consistent with open SF predictions for Pegula and Gauff, and with the men's forecast 'Sinner wins' (independent half of the tournament).
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Remco Evenepoel won the Québec-Montréal double in 2022 and 2023 and is again the top favourite following his projected Québec win (open platform anchor: Evenepoel, Sept 11). The Montréal course with its final climbs suits him as a rouleur-climber. Official race date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 (confirmed by gpcqm.ca). Main rivals: Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates), Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Quick-Step, teammate). No Polymarket market; bookmaker odds imply ~36% for Evenepoel in a double start in top form.
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The men's 400m final on September 13 is a three-way contest: Quincy Hall (USA, Olympic champion Paris 2024, PB 43.40s, auto-qualified), Busang Kebinatshipi (BOT, 2026 world no. 1) and Christopher Morales Williams (CAN, 2026 world indoor champion, 44.76s CR). No specific Budapest 400m contract found on prediction markets. Three-way starting scenario implies roughly 33–35% each for Hall and Kebinatshipi; Hall slightly preferred given Olympic experience and 43.40s personal best.
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Jorge Martín (Aprilia) leads the 2026 MotoGP World Championship after Silverstone (Round 12) with 240 points – 31 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi (209, Aprilia) and 37 ahead of Ai Ogura (203, Trackhouse). He has dominated the season with sprint and GP wins (including both at Silverstone). Misano is an Aprilia-friendly circuit (long braking zones, medium top-speed requirements, low tyre wear). Defending champion Marc Márquez (Ducati) lost heavily at Silverstone (just 1 point, 9th in sprint). No direct prediction market; Martín's current season win rate (~1 in 3 races) and Misano track affinity yield ~35% single-race win probability.
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Bagnaia won MotoGP main races at Misano in three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024) – his statistically strongest circuit. Main rivals: Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez, also on Ducati platforms. Bookmaker odds imply ~30–36% for Bagnaia.
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Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship with 267 points – 66 ahead of teammate George Russell. He won the preceding Italian GP at Monza from 19th on the grid (P19→P1), underscoring his overtaking ability on the new MADRING street circuit in Madrid. Polymarket prices Antonelli as the clear favourite at 33% (Norris 21.5%, Russell 15.5%, Hamilton 10.5%). Seven season wins and a 66-point cushion support consistency; however, the brand-new circuit introduces genuine uncertainty.
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Polymarket shows 33% for Antonelli – clear market favorite. The Italian leads the 2026 championship with 267 points, 66 clear of Russell (7 wins in 13 races, latest a P19 comeback at Monza). An Antonelli win is fully consistent with existing predictions (Russell and Norris each on the podium in P2/P3). Nearest rivals: Russell 15.5%, Norris ~22%, Hamilton 10.5%.
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Marquez won the most recent Aragon Grand Prix and sits 2nd in the standings (237 pts), only 19 points behind championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia, 256 pts). Bezzecchi (232 pts) completes a tight three-way fight. Misano is traditionally strong for top Ducati riders; Marquez's current form and circuit profile support his status as race favourite. Single-race win probability for the favourite in MotoGP typically sits 20–35%.
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Julian Weber won the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham with a European-record 90.40m – his second consecutive European title. He ranks 2nd on the 2026 world list; Neeraj Chopra is only 7th and lost the head-to-head to Weber at Doha DL 2025. Weber has Budapest experience (silver at 2023 Worlds in the same stadium). Competitive field: Peters (TTO), Dehning (GER), Vadlejch (CZE). No market odds; calibration: 32%.
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Roglič is a 4-time Vuelta champion (2019–2021, 2023) targeting a record 5th title. Vingegaard (defending 2025 champion) is his main rival; Pogačar is less likely to be at peak after the Tour. Roglič excels on Spanish high-mountain profiles; the 2026 Vuelta features 7 summit finishes. Bookmaker odds imply ~28–33% for Roglič, ~25–30% for Vingegaard.
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Vingegaard is the reigning Vuelta champion (2025) and one of three dominant stage-race riders globally. The 2026 route (Monaco opening ITT, seven summit finishes, final stages on Gran Canaria/Tenerife) suits climbers – Vingegaard's profile. Tadej Pogačar (won Tour de France 2026 by over 7 minutes) may not target the Vuelta; Remco Evenepoel (Vuelta winner 2022 and 2023, 2nd TdF 2026) is the most dangerous rival. Bookmaker odds imply approximately 30% for Vingegaard (Cycling Weekly Vuelta 2026 Preview). As defending champion with a strong Visma team, this is the base probability.
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Polymarket prices Alcaraz at 28% as favourite, ahead of Alexander Zverev (23.2%), Novak Djokovic (10.7%) and Arthur Fils (7.2%). Alcaraz is the defending US Open champion. Jannik Sinner (seed 3) withdrew on August 21, 2026 due to a knee injury — a key rival is eliminated. Alcaraz's aggressive baseline game, serve-and-volley versatility and mental strength on hard courts support a title defence. Zverev is considered the most dangerous potential semi-final opponent. Seeded 1 or 2 depending on tournament timeline.
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Sabalenka enters as two-time defending US Open champion and clear favourite. Kalshi prices her at 24%, Caesars Sportsbook at +275 (implying ~27%). Her 2026 hard-court season is exceptional: 27 wins, 3 losses (90% win rate), three titles — no rival comes close. We set slightly above market at 30%, as her dominance on the surface is historically singular and rivals (Swiatek seeded No. 8, Gauff No. 4) have so far not matched her hard-court consistency. Consistent with open predictions for Swiatek/Gauff/Rybakina quarter-finals and Pegula/Andreeva semi-finals.
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Jannik Sinner (ITA, originally seeded #2) has withdrawn with a knee injury per ESPN/Yahoo Sports, elevating Alcaraz to clear favourite. Aggregate bookmaker odds imply ~26–30% for Alcaraz (ESPN: +250 = 26.5% raw, ~30% margin-adjusted). Sharpest rivals: Alexander Zverev (~20%), Novak Djokovic (~11%). Alcaraz is a two-time US Open champion (2022, 2023) and a dominant hard-court player; without Sinner he holds the best Flushing Meadows track record in the draw. Cassandra's platform tips Zverev, Djokovic, Auger-Aliassime and Rune to all reach the QF — but Alcaraz is the aggregate favourite.
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After the Hungarian GP (27 July 2026, won by Norris/McLaren), Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 219 points – 50 ahead of Hamilton (Ferrari). Mercedes dominates constructors (379 vs. Ferrari 307 vs. McLaren 220). The new Madrid street circuit (debut, 13 September) favours aerodynamically strong cars; Mercedes leads in downforce package for 2026. Antonelli has 6 season wins so far (including Monza expected). No Polymarket market specifically for Madrid; bookmaker odds imply ~25–30% for Antonelli as favourite. Norris (McLaren, recent winner) and Hamilton (Ferrari) are main rivals.
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Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open in 2024 and 2025 and seeks a third consecutive title, which would equal Serena Williams's record. Aggregated bookmaker odds imply ~25% probability (~4.00 odds). Despite form dips since March 2026, she is historically dominant on hardcourt and in New York. Main challengers: Iga Swiatek (~14% implied, ~7.00) and Coco Gauff (~12%, ~8.00). Note: Jannik Sinner (men's No. 1) withdrew injured; Alexander Zverev takes the men's top seed.
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Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 drivers' championship with 242 points — a 59-point gap over George Russell (Mercedes) and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari, 183 pts each). Mercedes dominates the constructors' standings with 425 points. The new Madrid Grand Prix circuit makes its F1 debut (replacing Barcelona); the new layout is expected to favour high-downforce configurations, benefiting Mercedes. However, Russell, Hamilton and Norris have also won during the season; roughly 4 drivers are realistically competitive. Bookmaker odds imply Antonelli as co-favourite at ~25–30%. Own estimate: 28%.
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Polymarket gives Sabalenka a 26% chance as the clear favorite (as of approx. August 20, 2026). She is a two-time US Open champion (2023, 2024) and enters the tournament with an outstanding 2026 season (25-2 before the Madrid quarterfinals). The fast Flushing Meadows surface suits her especially well. Swiatek and Rybakina are projected to reach the semifinals per existing platform forecasts; Gauff is at approximately 8.9% on Polymarket. The field is competitive, but Sabalenka remains the structurally strongest player for this surface and tournament conditions. I adopt the Polymarket anchor of 26% virtually unchanged (→27%).
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Aryna Sabalenka is the two-time defending champion (2024, 2025) and tops the 2026 US Open entry list. Bookmaker odds imply ~24% (odds +200), making her the clear favourite. Main rivals: Iga Swiatek (+550, ~15%), Elena Rybakina (+800, ~11%), Coco Gauff (+400, ~20%), Mirra Andreeva (+800, ~11%). Sabalenka's hard court record over the last 12 months: 31–4. Tournament runs August 23 – September 13, 2026. Cassandra adopts the market anchor of 24% without adjustment – Grand Slam title retention is statistically difficult (~35% for women's defending champions), but Sabalenka is clearly dominant on this surface.
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Sabalenka enters as two-time defending champion (US Open 2024 and 2025). Kalshi gives her 24% tournament win probability — highest in the field (as of draw reveal). Top challengers: Coco Gauff (16% Kalshi), Iga Swiatek (15%), Jessica Pegula (7%). Bookmaker odds: Sabalenka +340 (implied ~23%). Sabalenka is the dominant hard-court specialist of the season. Carlos Alcaraz's second-round exit in the men's draw signals overall draw volatility. No existing prediction covers the Women's Singles title winner (only Zverev in the men's draw is covered).