Max Verstappen leads trader consensus for the 2026 FIA Action of the Year award at 41.8% implied probability, reflecting his recent dominant run of form including back-to-back victories, poles, and sprint successes in Singapore and Malaysia that showcased skillful wheel-to-wheel racing and pace on street circuits. Kimi Antonelli sits second at 24.5% on the strength of his rookie-season highlights with Mercedes, such as multiple Grand Prix wins and a high-profile late-race overtake before a mechanical DNF earlier in the year. Lewis Hamilton holds 9.2% amid standout Ferrari moments like his Barcelona triumph, while lower-priced drivers including Charles Leclerc and George Russell trail on isolated strong qualifying or recovery drives. Recent Singapore results have notably shifted sentiment toward Verstappen’s resurgence under the new regulations.