DRIVER OF THE DAY: Sainz gets your vote after winning on race return in Australia

Carlos Sainz missed the last round through illness, but rediscovered his mojo in some style in Melbourne, passing world champion Max Verstappen in the opening laps. From there the Spaniard never looked back, leading home Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc to secure his third career win in Formula 1 – and you were suitably impressed. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Carlos Sainz - 38.4%
Lando Norris - 11.6%
Oscar Piastri - 10.2%
Charles Leclerc - 8.7%
Max Verstappen - 5.5%
Next Up
Related Articles
The best social media from Day 4 in Barcelona
From camouflage to hearts – 8 of the best testing liveries
Antonelli outlines title goal ahead of 2026 season
DRIVING TOMORROW: Button on the future of the F1 driver pathway
Why January could be the busiest month for F1 drivers
Russell 'ready to fight for a World Championship'