VOTE FOR YOUR 2026 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX DRIVER OF THE WEEKEND

RaceFans initiated a fan poll to determine the Driver of the Weekend for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen surprisingly leading the votes despite George Russell's commanding victory. Russell dominated the weekend for Mercedes, securing pole position and converting it into a win. Verstappen, starting fifth, demonstrated his race pace by climbing to a second-place finish. Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli also impressed, clinching a P3 podium. McLaren's Oscar Piastri delivered a strong P4, just ahead of Lewis Hamilton in P5.

In the fan voting, Verstappen currently holds 42% of the ballots, followed by Russell at 34%. Liam Lawson, who finished P9 for RB, garnered a notable 8% of the votes, suggesting fans recognized his strong drive in the midfield. This early poll result indicates fans often value impressive recovery drives or strong performances under pressure as much as a straightforward victory. The final tally will reveal who truly captured the imagination of the F1 faithful.