Ferrari's star outperformed the field in the fan polls at Spa, edging out Kimi Antonelli after a relentless podium charge that nearly mirrored his recent Silverstone success.
Charles Leclerc was voted Driver of the Day for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix in the Formula 1 World Championship. The Monegasque driver finished second in the race at Spa-Francorchamps, but fans chose him over others such as Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
The Ferrari driver came very close to repeating his victory from the previous British Grand Prix at Silverstone. According to information revealed by F1.com, Leclerc received 17.7% of the fan vote, surpassing Kimi Antonelli's 13.8% and Isack Hadjar's 13.4%.
For an overview of all the drivers who have been selected as Driver of the Day thus far in the 2026 Formula One season, please continue reading.
Who has won the F1 Driver of the Day award in 2026?— Full List:
- Belgian GP: Charles Leclerc
- British GP: Charles Leclerc
- Austrian GP: Max Verstappen
- Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton
- Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli
- Canadian GP: Lewis Hamilton
- Miami GP: Max Verstappen
- Japanese GP: Oscar Piastri
- Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli
- Australian GP: Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton was voted Driver of the Day at the 2026 Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion topped the voting, beating out other drivers such as Andrea Antonelli, George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton received 51.9% of the fan vote, surpassing Max Verstappen, who garnered just 8.3%, and Kimi Antonelli, who received 7.5%.
Andrea "Kimi" Antonelli was voted Driver of the Day by fans for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix in the Formula 1 World Championship. The Italian driver had a dream weekend in the Monegasque principality, completely dominating the sessions and extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. Antonelli received 22.4% of the fan vote, surpassing Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Isack Hadjar, and Pierre Gasly, who were the other top vote-getters.
Lewis Hamilton overcame a fierce battle with Max Verstappen in the closing stages of the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix to secure second place behind race winner Andrea Antonelli. This marks the seven-time world champion's second podium finish with Ferrari in 2016, demonstrating the Scuderia's improved performance compared to last season.
Despite making a number of mistakes during the race, Max Verstappen was voted Driver of the Day at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix of the Formula 1 World Championship. The Red Bull driver claimed the fan-voted honor with 26.3 percent of the total vote, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc in the standings.
At the Japanese Grand Prix, Piastri delivered one of the most spectacular opening laps of the season — charging from third position all the way to the lead — and his performance earned him the Driver of the Day distinction ahead of Antonelli and Leclerc.
When Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, fans honored him with 23.4 percent of the vote. And in Australia, at the very first race of the season, Verstappen claimed the inaugural Driver of the Day award of 2026 after a combative performance that saw him finish sixth from the back of the field.
