Latest F1 Fan Survey is Out as the Results Make a Shock Reading for Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is arguably the best driver on the F1 grid at the moment, and when it comes to statistics, there is hardly any argument that can deny the Briton being the best of all. However, having attained such mountainous records in the sport, is he a fan-favorite?

There is no denying that the 7-time world champion has a massive fan-following from around the globe. Not to forget the celebratory welcome he usually receives during the race weekends at Silverstone. Hence, one might assume that Hamilton could well be the favorite F1 driver on the grid.

Well, if that’s your assumption, then, you’re wrong. Hamilton is only the third favorite driver according to the survey held by Motorsport. More than 167,000 fans from 187 different countries had registered their votes. So, who is leading the race?

Most favorite F1 driver of 2021

Max Verstappen! The Dutchman has been quite a headache for Hamilton throughout this season, as he has constantly been piling up pressure on the defending champion. And it looks like his on-track efforts could pay off considering the fact he is still leading the championship fight after 16 Grand Prix events.

Even before he could win his first championship title, he certainly has won the fans’ hearts. According to the survey, around 14.4% of fans voted for the Red Bull driver, with one-third of the voters placing him in their respective top threes.

Formula One F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 5, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the race Pool via REUTERS/Francisco Seco

Behind Verstappen arrives Lando Norris with 13.7% votes, which hardly comes as a shock. The Briton has been a treat to watch over the past couple of seasons. However, unlike 2020, it has been all about on-track achievements for Norris.

Despite enduring tough results since the British GP (Monza being an exception), Norris is still very much on par to securing a top-4 finish in the driver’s standings.

Lewis Hamilton in P3

Behind Norris is his fellow British colleague, Hamilton. A tough pill to swallow for the Hamilton fans. Around 12.5% of the fans voted for the record-equaling world champion. But, it isn’t really surprising.

Formula One F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 10, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after finishing the race in fifth place REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Hamilton has often faced a lot of hate in recent years for his dominance in F1. Of course, in the hindsight, Hamilton was never to blame, rather it was Mercedes’ impeccable engineering that helped him attain such prodigious feats in the sport. All Hamilton did was grab onto the opportunities that came in his way.

Overall, Verstappen has won the fans’ hearts this season. But, the prime battle is still in play with Hamilton showing no urgency in giving up on his title fight. So, who is ultimately going to win the big trophy this season?

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