DRIVER OF THE DAY: Unexpected Verstappen victory a fan favourite

It was a win few would have predicted, given Mercedes' prior dominance of the weekend - but it was one that obviously delighted you, the fans. Superb tyre management and excellent Red Bull strategy kept Max Verstappen out front, as the Silver Arrows struggled in the Silverstone heat. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Max Verstappen - 31.8%
Nico Hulkenberg - 18%
Charles Leclerc - 11.9%
Lewis Hamilton - 9.3%
Alex Albon - 6.9%
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