Hamilton was running in the turbulent air behind Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Esteban Ocon of Haas when he lost downforce and hit the barriers.

This award is decided after votes from the public are combined with those from a panel of football experts.

Since the news of his untimely passing, the South African rugby community has rallied to remember Cornal Hendricks.

Canterbury Crusaders winger Sevu Reece said he was delighted to break a "curse" and become Super Rugby's highest try-scorer, lifting his team atop the standings in the process.