Verstappen wins fan vote after P2 in Madrid

Max Verstappen has been voted Driver of the Day for the fifth time in 2026 following an impressive performance at the Madring circuit. Despite an early incident where he was forced to yield positions to Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton for cutting a chicane, the Red Bull driver showcased his exceptional skill to recover. Verstappen ultimately secured second place, successfully defending against a late-race charge from polesitter Lando Norris. The final voting saw Verstappen lead with 23.5%, followed by Charles Leclerc at 18.3%, Lando Norris at 16.2%, Kimi Antonelli at 9.7%, and Franco Colapinto at 7.3%.