DRIVER OF THE DAY: Sainz gets your Bahrain vote with superb podium drive

Carlos Sainz may have already lost his Ferrari seat for next season, but the Spaniard wasted no time in showing the Scuderia what they'll be missing as he beat team mate Charles Leclerc to make the podium behind the Red Bulls in Sakhir. An impressive drive, as you duly noted. Here’s how the voting broke down…
Carlos Sainz - 31.4%
Max Verstappen - 13.3%
Sergio Perez - 11.4%
Charles Leclerc - 8%
Lando Norris - 5.2%
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