Sebastian Vettel has been voted Driver of the Day after taking a clear victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Ferrari racer lined up third on the grid but moved up to second place on the opening lap, before an early pitstop promoted him to the lead after an early safety car.
He was able to extend a comfortable advantage through the second stint and next pitstop phase, although Lewis Hamilton closed in on him in the final laps.
Vettel crossed the line 6.6 seconds clear of Hamilton to pick up his second win of the season and third in Bahrain.
Fans were able to vote for their Driver of the Day from the halfway point, with Vettel being named the winner shortly after the chequered flag.
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It’s his second time of the season winning the Driver of the Day vote, having also picked up the award after his triumph at the opening round in Australia.
DRIVER OF THE DAY:
Australia – Vettel
China – Verstappen
Bahrain – Vettel
