DRIVER OF THE DAY: Sainz gets your vote after winning on race return in Australia

Carlos Sainz missed the last round through illness, but rediscovered his mojo in some style in Melbourne, passing world champion Max Verstappen in the opening laps. From there the Spaniard never looked back, leading home Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc to secure his third career win in Formula 1 – and you were suitably impressed. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Carlos Sainz - 38.4%
Lando Norris - 11.6%
Oscar Piastri - 10.2%
Charles Leclerc - 8.7%
Max Verstappen - 5.5%
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