2023 Fernando Alonso was selected as “Driver of the Day” of the opening round F1 Bahrain GP. “Driver of the Day” is determined by fan votes for drivers who performed well in the Grand Prix. In the F1 Bahrain GP, Fernando Alonso, who won the 3rd place podium in his debut race at Aston Martin F1, was selected with overwhelming votes.
Fernando Alonso could have been rear-ended by his teammate on the opening lap, but that didn’t stop the oldest man on the grid from putting in a brilliant performance at Sakhir. Alonso scored a stunning podium finish in his debut for Aston Martin after winning in a thrilling showdown with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in a deft style. F1 Bahrain GP DRIVER OF THE DAY voting results Fernando Alonso – 53.3% Pierre Gasly – 6.5% Max Verstappen – 6.3% Lewis Hamilton – 5.5% Charles Leclerc – 4.4%