By Humberto Viera
01 Dec 2023, 10:43 AM EST
Red Bull’s absolute dominance on the Formula 1 race track has resulted not only in overwhelming success in the drivers’ and constructors’ championship, but also in a notable financial achievement for its first driver, Max Verstappen, who not only He rises as the drivers’ champion, but also as the highest paid on the grid, earning twice as much as the Mexican Sergio “Checo” Pérez.
During the 2023 season of the premier class, Max Verstappen earned an astonishing total of $70 million, according to Forbes magazine, recognized for its coverage of business and economics. Of this figure, $45 million corresponded to his base salary, while the remaining $25 million were the result of bonuses and awards.
In second place on this Forbes list is Lewis Hamilton, the English Mercedes driver, who received $55 million dollars in salary alone, reflecting his stellar position within the sport.
Third place is occupied by the Asturian Fernando Alonso, at the service of Aston Martin, with total income of $34 million dollars, made up of $24 million from his salary and an additional $10 million from bonuses.
Sergio “Checo” Pérez, Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull, ranks fourth on this list, with total earnings of $26 million: $10 million from his salary and $16 million from bonuses, reflecting his role. vital in the team.
The Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, representative of Ferrari, appears in fifth place, accumulating $19 million in earnings during the year 2023, with $14 million coming from salary and $5 million more in bonuses.
Forbes ranking of the highest paid drivers in Formula 1 (considering salary and bonuses):
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): $70 million dollars
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): $55 million dollars
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): $34 million dollars