DRIVER OF THE DAY: Verstappen's battling Barcelona drive earns your vote

Despite a controversial late-race conclusion to his Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has been voted Driver of the Day by fans, a testament to his relentless pressure on the McLaren cars throughout the afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Even though a Safety Car deployment and subsequent hard tyre struggles left him vulnerable to attack, the reigning World Champion's aggressive driving and constant threat to split the dominant orange machines clearly resonated with the F1 faithful. Verstappen secured the top spot with 19.7% of the votes, highlighting widespread appreciation for his performance despite the unfortunate penalty that dropped him to 10th place. Oscar Piastri followed with 14.5%, while Nico Hulkenberg impressively took third with 10.6%. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris rounded out the top five, securing 9.6% and 9.3% respectively. This fan recognition underscores Verstappen's consistent ability to deliver exciting racing, regardless of the ultimate outcome.