Lewis Hamilton snubs Max Verstappen and George Russell as F1 drivers divided Max Verstappen has been voted Formula 1's best driver by his fellow racers – despite being overlooked by Lewis Hamilton and as many as eight other rivals.
Soon-to-be Ferrari driver Hamilton was one of three racers who abstained from voting, along with the Red Bull duo of Sergio Perez and Verstappen.
The drivers were asked to rank their top 10 drivers of the year, with scores assigned based on the current points system.
Verstappen, 27, has since been crowned the best individual driver of the year – winning a vote conducted by his competitors on the grid.
All participating drivers placed Verstappen within their top four, however, showing the general consensus regarding his on-track ability.
