Overtake Award

Overtake Award
Charles Leclerc, the current titleholder of the Overtake Award.
Awarded for
  • Best Overtake of the Month/Year (2023–present)
  • Best Overtake of the Race (2022)
  • Most Race Overtakes (2021)
Presented byCrypto.com
Reward(s)Trophy
First awarded2021
Currently held byCharles Leclerc
WebsiteOfficial website

The Overtake Award is presented annually by cryptocurrency platform and Formula One global sponsor Crypto.com,[1] "to celebrate the bravery exhibited by drivers who make bold moves in pursuit of success",[2][3] and "to celebrate drivers' instincts to make bold and strategic moves".[3] It was first awarded in 2021 by Crypto.com, the trophy's official sponsor, to the individual driver who made the most overtakes during the season.[1][2] 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]

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]

  1. ^ a b Yeomans, Georgina (24 August 2021). "F1 reveals Overtake Award in partnership with Crypto.com". SportsPro. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Medland, Chris (24 August 2021). "Vettel leads as F1 introduces new overtaking award". Racer. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b Elson, James (24 August 2021). "F1 announces new 'Overtake Award' trophy". Motor Sport. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Introducing the new Crypto.com Overtake King Award". Formula1.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2023 award was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award – Vote for your favourite move now!". Formula1.com. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Horton, Phillip (24 August 2021). "How F1 will count passes for new-for-2021 Overtake Award". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  8. ^ a b Mitchell-Malm, Scott (25 August 2021). "What will and won't count as an overtake for F1's new award". The Race. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  9. ^ Collantine, Keith (25 August 2021). "How F1 calculated Vettel is leading the chase for its new Overtake Award". RaceFans. Retrieved 18 February 2024.