Overtake Award
Formula 1 Award
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The Overtake Award is presented annually by cryptocurrency platform and Formula One global sponsor Crypto.com. Though initially given for the most overtakes achieved over the season in 2021, it evolved into a monthly poll, with a final vote to determine the "best overtake of the year".
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- Best Overtake of the Month/Year (2023–present)
- Best Overtake of the Race (2022)
- Most Race Overtakes (2021)
| Overtake Award | |
|---|---|
Max Verstappen, the current titleholder of the Overtake Award. | |
| Awarded for |
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| Presented by | Crypto.com |
| Reward | Trophy |
| First award | 2021 |
| Currently held by | Max Verstappen |
| Website | Official website |
History and rules
History
The award was first given in 2021 by Crypto.com, the trophy's official sponsor, to the individual driver who made the most overtakes during the season.[1][2] This was in an effort to "celebrate the bravery exhibited by drivers who make bold moves in pursuit of success", and "to celebrate drivers' instincts to make bold and strategic moves".[3] The award was modified for the 2022 season: instead of counting the number of overtakes, fans voted for the best overtake of each Grand Prix via social media. At the end of the season there was a social media poll to determine the overall winner.[4] For the 2023 and 2024 seasons, the award was modified so that fans may select their favourite overtake from a shortlist of the best on-track action every month of the season. At the end of the season, all winners are voted to decide the definitive on-track move of the season.[5][6]
Rules
According to the award rules, an overtake occurs when two racers on the same lap traverse a timing loop on a race track in a different order than when they passed through the previous one. The pass must happen on the track rather than in the pit lane. The pit lane section's length is determined by the safety car's entry and exit lines. First lap overtakes are counted and the driver's starting position serves as the race's first timing loop.[7][8] A pass that the stewards deemed illegal and resulted in a sporting penalty for that racer is still counted. If a driver is disqualified from a Grand Prix, any passes they made are counted.[9] No overtakes are recognised if the pursued driver retires or is slower than usual owing to an error when not in a duel, or if they are affected by a mechanical problem. Any position changes that occur behind the safety car or during a race stoppage are likewise not counted.[7][8]
Overtake Award 2021
In the inaugural Crypto.com Overtake Award, Sebastian Vettel won the award for making the most overtakes of any driver during the 2021 season.[10][11] The eight drivers who performed the most overtakes throughout the season were:[10]
| Rank | Driver | Overtakes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sebastian Vettel |
132 |
| 2 |  Fernando Alonso |
128 |
| 3 |  Kimi Räikkönen |
127 |
| 4 |  Lance Stroll |
118 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz Jr. |
116 |
| 6 |  Sergio Pérez |
115 |
| 7 |  Daniel Ricciardo |
112 |
| 8 |  Yuki Tsunoda |
110 |
Overtake King 2022
In 2022, the award was awarded after every race. At the end of the season, Sebastian Vettel's overtake against Kevin Magnussen in the United States Grand Prix was voted as the favourite on-track move of the season, meaning that Vettel won the award for the second year in a row.[12]
Overtake of the Month 2023
In 2023, the fans selected from a shortlist of the best on-track action every month of the season. At the end of the season, all monthly winners went up against each other. Charles Leclerc's overtake against Sergio Pérez in the Las Vegas Grand Prix was awarded as the Overtake of the Year.[5]
| Month | Race | Driver | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| March |  Bahrain Grand Prix |
Fernando Alonso |
 Lewis Hamilton |
| April |  Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
Fernando Alonso |
Carlos Sainz Jr. |
| May |  Monaco Grand Prix |
 Kevin Magnussen |
 Logan Sargeant |
| June | Canadian Grand Prix |
Fernando Alonso |
Lewis Hamilton |
| July |  Hungarian Grand Prix |
Sergio Pérez |
Oscar Piastri |
| August[a] | Japanese Grand Prix |
Charles Leclerc |
George Russell |
| September | |||
| October | Mexico City Grand Prix |
Lando Norris |
George Russell |
| November | Las Vegas Grand Prix |
Charles Leclerc |
Sergio Pérez |
Overtake of the Month 2024
Similar to the 2023 season, in the 2024 season, the fans vote from a shortlist of the best on-track action every month. The winning driver is presented with the award at the following Formula One event in the fan forum.[6] Franco Colapinto's overtake against Fernando Alonso in the United States Grand Prix was voted as the Overtake of the Year.
| Month | Race | Driver | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| March |  Saudi Arabian Grand Prix |
Oliver Bearman |
Yuki Tsunoda |
| April | Japanese Grand Prix |
Yuki Tsunoda |
Nico Hülkenberg |
| May | Miami Grand Prix |
Charles Leclerc |
Lewis Hamilton |
| June | Canadian Grand Prix |
 Alexander Albon |
Daniel Ricciardo Esteban Ocon |
| July |  Belgian Grand Prix |
Oscar Piastri |
Charles Leclerc |
| August[b] | Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
Oscar Piastri |
Charles Leclerc |
| September | |||
| October | United States Grand Prix |
 Franco Colapinto |
Fernando Alonso |
| November | Las Vegas Grand Prix |
Charles Leclerc |
Pierre Gasly Carlos Sainz Jr. |
| December |  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
Charles Leclerc |
 Liam Lawson Valtteri Bottas Sergio Pérez |
Overtake of the Month 2025
Similar to the 2023 and 2024 seasons, in the 2025 season, the fans vote from a shortlist of the best on-track action every month. The winning driver is presented with the award at the following Formula One event in the fan forum.[13]
| Month | Race | Driver | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | Australian Grand Prix |
Oscar Piastri |
Lewis Hamilton |
| April | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix |
Oscar Piastri |
Lewis Hamilton |
| May |  Emilia Romagna Grand Prix |
 Max Verstappen |
Oscar Piastri |
| June |  Austrian Grand Prix |
Lewis Hamilton |
Liam Lawson |
| July[c] | British Grand Prix |
Lewis Hamilton |
George Russell Esteban Ocon |
| August | |||
| Dutch Grand Prix |
Charles Leclerc |
George Russell | |
| September[d] | |||
| October | Mexico City Grand Prix |
Oliver Bearman |
Max Verstappen |
| November[e] | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
Oscar Piastri |
Lando Norris |
Notes
- Despite being held in August, the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix was included as part of the September award.
- Despite being held in August, the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix was included as part of the September award.
- Despite being held in August, the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix was included as part of the July award.
- Despite being held in August, the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix was included as part of the September award.
- Despite being held in December, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was included as part of the November award.