How Antonelli earned 'driver of the day' status in Chinese GP

When Formula 1 revealed that Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli had won its driver of the day poll, having crossed the finishing line in eighth place, this news generated the customarily sneering response. When team boss Toto Wolff congratulated his driver over the team radio, the eye-rolling was almost palpable.
And yet, while the results of the social media poll are often fatuous, in this ...Keep reading