DRIVER OF THE DAY: Verstappen scoops honours despite missing Monaco podium

He started third, crossed the line second and was classified fourth – and he even had a go at overtaking the race leader. Max Verstappen’s race was a busy one in Monaco – and it ended with him being crowned Driver of the Day by the fans. Here’s how the votes were cast…
Max Verstappen – 23.3%
Lewis Hamilton - 19.9%
Charles Leclerc -12.4%
Sebastian Vettel - 8%
Carlos Sainz - 6.7%
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