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FIA Superlicence: Verstappen to pay over €1m after 2023 success
Max Verstappen will have to pay a hefty fee for his superlicence next year due to his successful 2023 season in Formula 1. The cost of the superlicence is determined by the driver’s performance in the previous year. Verstappen’s dominant season, winning 19 out of 22 races and earning 575 points, will result in him having to pay over €1 million to secure his superlicence for the 2024 season. The Dutchman has criticized the high costs, stating that it’s not fair compared to other sports and with the increasing number of races. A superlicence is a mandatory requirement for F1 drivers and is awarded by the FIA, with certain criteria to be met, including age, driving license, and passing a theory test. The cost of the superlicence consists of a base figure of €10,400 and an additional charge of €2,100 for every point scored in the previous season.
