Vote for your 2023 Formula 1 Driver of the Year · RaceFans

There’s no doubting who was the most successful Formula 1 driver of 2023: Max Verstappen’s supremacy looked assured within a few weeks of the season starting.

But it’s often the case in F1 that only two drivers have the good fortune to drive the best car of the year. It doesn’t necessarily follow that either of them was the best driver this season.

Verstappen clearly made best use of the Red Bull RB19. But what about the drivers who excelled in less competitive cars?

The 2023 season saw F1’s most experienced driver of all time, Fernando Alonso, back at the sharp end as he helped propel Aston Martin into contention for podium finishes and, occasionally, victories.

The Ferrari drivers endured a difficult start to the season, but returned from the summer break reinvigorated, and Carlos Sainz Jnr became the only person not in a Red Bull to taste grand prix victory all season.

Thought it was an unmemorable season for Mercedes, their drivers’ tireless efforts ensured they secured the runners-up spot in the constructors’ championship – a position which was under clear threat from Ferrari over the final rounds.

Lando Norris went on a strong points-scoring streak once McLaren unlocked the potential of their MCL60. New team mate Oscar Piastri kept him more than honest as he enjoyed the best season for a rookie since Lewis Hamilton burst onto the F1 scene 16 years ago.

Among the teams which finished towards the lower end of the standings, Williams can be especially pleased with the efforts of Alexander Albon, whose points haul single-handledly secured them seventh place – their best finish in six years.

Are any of those your top driver of 2023? Or does another of the 22 drivers who started F1 races this year get the nod? Cast your vote below.

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The 22 team mates compared

Need some data to help make your mind up? Here’s how all 22 drivers fared against their team mates this year:

Who was the best Formula 1 driver of 2023?

Pick the F1 driver who impressed your the most this year and explain why you chose them in the comments. The result will be published in two weeks’ time.