DRIVER OF THE DAY: Russell’s unforgettable Mercedes debut gets your vote

It was an emotional rollercoaster of a race for Mercedes debutant George Russell, who for so much of the evening looked set for a maiden win. A pit crew error and then a puncture ultimately ended his hopes, but he at least scored his first championship points – and earned your admiration in droves. Here’s how the voting broke down…...
George Russell - 48.8%
Sergio Perez - 23.5%
Pietro Fittipaldi - 5.8%
Esteban Ocon - 3.4%
Max Verstappen - 2.3%
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