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]
| Overtake Award | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Charles Leclerc, the current titleholder of the Overtake Award. | |
| Awarded for |
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| Presented by | Crypto.com |
| Reward(s) | Trophy |
| First awarded | 2021 |
| Currently held by | Charles Leclerc |
| Website | Official website |
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]
Chronology of Overtake Awards edit
Overtake Award 2021 edit
In the inaugural Crypto.com Overtake Award, Sebastian Vettel has won the award for making the most overtakes of any driver during the 2021 season.[10][11]
Most overtakes per race edit
Season top overtakers edit
Formula One published a list of the eight drivers who performed the most overtakes throughout the season.[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 edit
In 2022, the award was awarded after every race. At the end of the season, Sebastian Vettel's overtake against Kevin Magnussen was voted as the favourite on-track move of the season, winning the award for two years in a row.[12]
Overtake of the Month 2023 edit
In 2023, the fans select 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, and Charles Leclerc's overtake against Sergio Pérez 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[b] | 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 edit
Similar to the 2023 season, in the 2024 season, the fans will be voting from a shortlist of the best on-track action every month. The winning driver will be presented with the award at the following Formula One event in the fan forum.[6]
| Month | Race | Driver | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| March |  Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
|
Oliver Bearman
|
Yuki Tsunoda
|
| April | Japanese Grand Prix
|
Yuki Tsunoda
|
Nico Hülkenberg
|
Notes edit
- ^ The number of overtakes for each of the first twelve rounds of the Championship were not published, but these rounds were counted for the season leaderboard.
- ^ As the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix was the only race which took place in August, this event was included as part of the September award.
References edit
- ^ a b Yeomans, Georgina (24 August 2021). "F1 reveals Overtake Award in partnership with Crypto.com". SportsPro. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Medland, Chris (24 August 2021). "Vettel leads as F1 introduces new overtaking award". Racer. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Elson, James (24 August 2021). "F1 announces new 'Overtake Award' trophy". Motor Sport. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Introducing the new Crypto.com Overtake King Award". Formula1.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award". Formula1.com. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b Horton, Phillip (24 August 2021). "How F1 will count passes for new-for-2021 Overtake Award". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Collantine, Keith (25 August 2021). "How F1 calculated Vettel is leading the chase for its new Overtake Award". RaceFans. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Overtake Award 2021". Formula1.com. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Sebastian Vettel wins 2021 Crypto.com Overtake Award". www.astonmartinf1.com. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Crypto.com Overtake King Award". Formula1.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.