Verstappen wins fan vote after narrowly missing Baku victory

Max Verstappen has been voted 'Driver of the Day' for the sixth time this season following an electrifying performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Although he has yet to secure a victory in 2026, Verstappen pushed race winner George Russell to the limit, finishing just 0.196 seconds behind after starting from eighth on the grid. Fans were clearly captivated by his tactical mastery and aggressive pursuit throughout the race. In the final voting tallies, Verstappen led with 26.6% of the votes, followed by Isack Hadjar with 15.1% and Kimi Antonelli with 12.63%, rounding out the top three.