Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen has been named Driver of the Day after delivering one of the standout performances of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen climbed through the field with a series of decisive overtakes and strong race pace to finish second, despite Red Bull not having the fastest car during the weekend.
The Dutch driver admitted after the race that he had not expected to finish on the podium, describing the result as a pleasant surprise. His performance earned praise from fans around the world, who voted him Driver of the Day for his determination and racecraft.
The race was won by Lando Norris of McLaren, who secured his first victory of the 2026 Formula One season, while Kimi Antonelli finished third to extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship. Verstappen's runner-up finish keeps Red Bull competitive as the championship heads into the summer break.
Formula One now pauses for its traditional summer break before returning later this month with the Dutch Grand Prix. Teams are expected to use the break to introduce upgrades and prepare for an intense second half of the season as the championship battle continues.
