DRIVER OF THE DAY: Perez gets your vote after pit lane-to-P5 charge in Melbourne

It was a race full of drama in Melbourne, with multiple incidents, red flags and restarts. Sergio Perez started from the pit lane, but came through it all to finish fifth and earn an extra point for setting the fastest lap for Red Bull. Not a bad afternoon's work, all things considered – and you duly recognised that. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Sergio Perez - 21.3%
Lewis Hamilton - 14.3%
Pierre Gasly - 10.3%
Lando Norris - 9.6%
Carlos Sainz - 9%
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