F1 fans vote Driver of the Day as Hamilton takes Mexico pole
The gist
F1's Driver of the Day fan vote opens during the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton on pole.
The award has no prize, but fans can still shape who gets the nod.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Charles Leclerc was voted Driver of the Day at the United States Grand Prix in Austin with 25.7% of the vote, ahead of Max Verstappen on 24%. It was his third such award of the 2026 season.
- Oct 26, 2026After Austin, Leclerc had 233 points, 132 behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli on 365 with five Grands Prix and 125 points remaining, ending his title chances.
- Nov 1, 2026The Driver of the Day vote for the Mexican Grand Prix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez opens in the latter stages of the race and closes at the chequered flag; lights out is 2pm local time.