Lewis Hamilton secured the official Formula 1 Driver of the Day award on Sunday, June 15, 2026, after claiming his first-ever race victory driving for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion dominated the public vote by capturing 51.9% of the total fan submissions following his historic performance with the Italian Scuderia team.
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Max Verstappen finished second in the fan voting order with 8.3%, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli at 7.5%, Charles Leclerc at 6.0%, and Lando Norris at 5.5%.
About the Award
Introduced in 2016, the official award allows fans to vote online from the start of the race until the final stages.
The focus is on the driver who best overcame specific challenges rather than just the fastest car.
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Formula 1 drivers receive no financial bonuses or physical prizes for winning the Driver of the Day title.
The accolade serves strictly as public recognition from the fans.
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The next round of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship will take place at the Austrian Grand Prix.
