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The F1 Driver of the Day Award lets F1 fans vote on which driver they believe showed the best performance in each individual Grand Prix. It’s an excellent way for fans to participate in the event and show their support. 

What is the F1 Driver of the Day Award? 

Debuted in 2016, the F1 Driver of the Day Award was first won by Romain Grosjean in the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. One race later, in Bahrain, Grosjean earned the second F1 Driver of the Day Award. 

It’s important to note that The F1 Vote Driver of the Day has no bearing on the race, and the drivers do not gain any additional points as a result of the number of votes that they receive.

How is the F1 Driver of the Day Chosen?

Here is some key information about how the F1 Driver of the Day Award works.

Who chooses the Driver of the Day? 

The F1 Vote Driver of the Day is put forward by the fans! Fans vote for who they believe is the finest driver in each Grand Prix. And the award is not always given to the Grand Prix winner. Sometimes it’s a driver who ended in P8 but had a terrific race. It’s not just about what position a racer finishes in, but about their performance throughout the race.

The award is a great way to recognise drivers based on their talent, rather than the position number they end in. There is a whole range of factors that fans consider when voting. Some of these include the driver’s ability to overcome obstacles, heart-racing speed, shocking overtakes, and other exciting moments that make the race worth watching. 

How long do you have to vote? 

The F1 Vote Driver of the Day begins when the race starts and finishes when the checkered flag is raised. With each race lasting an average of 90 minutes, and a maximum of 120 minutes available for each race, you have plenty of time to pick who you think deserves the F1 Driver of the Day title. 

Who received the F1 Driver of the Day Award most recently? 

Verstappen added another F1 Driver of the Day Award to this name, winning it for the first time in 2023. The Dutchman put on a superb recovery drive from 15th, after a driveshaft failure in qualifying forced him out of Q2. Verstappen methodically picked the field apart, coming short of a repeat of last year’s Belgian Grand Prix, which saw the two-time champion win from 14th on the grid.

F1 Vote Driver of the Day: Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023

Max Verstappen – 26.3% 

Sergio Perez – 19.8% 

Fernando Alonso – 14.6% 

Charles Leclerc – 7.2%

Lewis Hamilton – 6.7% 

Voting was a lot closer this time. Verstappen’s recovery drive was enough to secure him the Award with just over a quarter of the votes. Perez came in a close second, the Mexican’s controlled drive from the pole leading to an impressive win. Alonso continued to impress onboard the Aston Martin, scoring his and the team’s second consecutive podium.

Who has won the most F1 Driver of the Day Awards?

Overall

Up to this point, 145 F1 Driver of the Day awards have been given out; who do you think has won the most? You guessed correctly if Max Verstappen came to mind! Max has won 37 awards, followed by Sebastian Vettel (23 awards) and Lewis Hamilton (13 awards).

In 2023

Alonso won the Driver of the Day award in Bahrain, while also celebrating his 99th career podium. The Spaniard secured the award for the fifth time in his career.

2023 Scoreboard 

Here’s what the F1 Driver of the Day Award scoreboard looks like after the 2023 Saudi Arabia GP:

Fernando Alonso: 1

Max Verstappen: 1

How Do I Vote For F1 Driver of the Day?

It’s very simple to vote if you want to show some support for who you think showed phenomenal racing skills. All you have to do is go to the Formula One website and cast your vote.

The voting link is: https://www.formula1.com/en/vote.html.

This link may change, so be sure to check the official F1 website’s homepage if you can’t access voting through the link above – it’s very easy to find, so don’t worry!

F1 Driver of the Day 2023 Scorecard Broken Down