P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Who was the highest-paid driver in the recently concluded 2024 F1 season?
Max Verstappen is Formula 1’s highest-paid driver for the third consecutive season, with a staggering $75 million in earnings, including a $60 million salary and $15 million in bonuses. Lando Norris, after a title fight with Verstappen, moved into the top three with a $35 million total, consisting of a $12 million salary and $23 million in bonuses. Lewis Hamilton, in his final season with Mercedes, earned an estimated $57 million, finishing between Verstappen and Norris on the list. Despite a challenging season, Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc also made it to the top five, with earnings of $27.5 million and $27 million, respectively. Forbes reports that the top 10 F1 earners combined to make $317 million, a 23% increase from the previous year.
