Michael Scumacher's decision to abort his planned F1 comeback has led to much disappointment in the motorsports industry and beyond.
The German felt he has not sufficiently recovered from a motorcycle crash in February with his neck too fragile for the rigours of a Grand Prix.
After a plethora of special bets centred around Schumi's remarkable return to cover for Felipe Massa, Ferrari are now being forced to turn to Luca Badoer, who will race in Valencia.
The 38-year-old is a test driver with far less glamorous a reputation and there is understandably no buzz around his participation in Spain.
Badoer was a big 5/1 to fill in for Massa with Sky Bet with Marc Gene ahead of him in the market. Now he has his big chance, the Italian is a best-priced 33/1 to make a major splash by winning the European Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton is 5/2 favourite with Sky Bet and Sebastian Vettel is available at 3/1 with Blue Square. Overall leader Jenson Button, an even-money shot to win the title, is as big as 15/2 with Stan James.
