DRIVER OF THE DAY: Perez gets your vote after pit lane-to-P5 charge in Melbourne

It was a race full of drama in Melbourne, with multiple incidents, red flags and restarts. Sergio Perez started from the pit lane, but came through it all to finish fifth and earn an extra point for setting the fastest lap for Red Bull. Not a bad afternoon's work, all things considered – and you duly recognised that. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Sergio Perez - 21.3%
Lewis Hamilton - 14.3%
Pierre Gasly - 10.3%
Lando Norris - 9.6%
Carlos Sainz - 9%
RACE REPORT: Verstappen takes first-ever Australian GP win amid huge drama in Melbourne
Next Up
Related Articles
Abu Dhabi 'not a bad weekend' for Ferrari – Vasseur
Tsunoda's best moments in F1 as he departs the grid
Tickets on sale for 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
Hulkenberg pleased to score points in Sauber’s final race
Piastri 'will be a world champion' in future – Norris
Norris hopes title win doesn’t change him as a driver