F1 fans name the best driver at the Las Vegas Grand Prix between Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli

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Formula 1 fans have had their say on who they think was the driver of the day after Max Verstappen’s victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen piled more pressure onto Lando Norris in the hunt for the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ championship as he benefited from maximum points in the Grand Prix and a double disqualification from McLaren to go just 24 points behind the Brit.

The Dutchman took the lead at the first corner of the race after the championship leader overshot his entry into turn one, and Verstappen went on to take victory in Las Vegas for the second time in his career.

The Red Bull star’s victory dealt a blow to Norris’ title hopes, after the British driver’s fine run of form that saw him stretch out a relatively healthy lead in the F1 standings as the season reached a flash point.

Next up is the Qatar Grand Prix, which serves as the penultimate round of a season that still has a number of questions that are yet to be answered.

Norris could clinch the title in Lusail, but will need to outscore his title rivals by at least two points in order to take the title home with him.

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F1 Oversteer users vote for the driver of the day at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Following the conclusion of the Grand Prix, F1 Oversteer users were asked to vote for their driver of the day through an on-site poll.

Verstappen was the clear winner, with his victory over 20 seconds ahead of Russell (following Norris’ DSQ) stealing the favour of fans viewing from around the world.

Kimi Antonelli’s superb comeback drive from P17 on the grid to the final spot of the podium also received some adoration from fans, with the young Italian taking the second spot in the results.

Despite finishing P10 on track and eighth after McLaren’s infractions were imposed, users felt like Lewis Hamilton’s drive from last place on the grid was worthy of third place in the driver of the day rankings.

At the time of publication, here are the latest results:

• Max Verstappen: 39.39%
• Kimi Antonelli: 28.61%
• Lewis Hamilton: 10.61%

The next highest ranked driver on the poll was Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, who claimed just over six per cent of the votes.

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Max Verstappen is now well and truly within a chance of stealing the drivers’ title away from Lando Norris

The result in Las Vegas saw Verstappen move even closer to the top of the standings. He now sits just 24 points behind Norris in the British driver’s quest for a maiden world championship.

With the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix serving as the final Sprint weekend of the season, a maximum of 33 points are up for grabs at the Lusail International Circuit.

A perfect weekend from the Red Bull star, paired with a disastrous one from Norris, would see Verstappen take charge of the F1 standings for the first time this season.

If he proves to be successful, he will be just one race away from securing a fifth consecutive drivers’ title.