DRIVER OF THE DAY: Verstappen's aggressive Austin drive gets your vote

He may have lost the lead at the start, but Max Verstappen never had any intention of losing the win in Austin – even with title rival Lewis Hamilton breathing down his neck for the closing laps. The Dutchman withstood the pressure in style and duly extended his championship lead. It was a drive worthy of our Driver of the Day award – and you gave it to him. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Max Verstappen - 22.7%
Lewis Hamilton - 17.1%
Daniel Ricciardo - 8.7%
Sergio Perez - 8.2%
Charles Leclerc - 7.2%
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