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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are the highest-earning F1 drivers, but how much is the rest of the grid reportedly paid?
Max Verstappen is the highest-paid F1 driver in 2023, earning $70m, with $45m as his salary and $25m in bonuses, thanks to his impressive performance and third consecutive championship. Lewis Hamilton, despite not winning any races and only securing six podium finishes, earns $55m as a base salary, signing a new contract during the season. Fernando Alonso, who was once the highest-paid driver, earns $34m this year, benefiting from a significant bonus due to Aston Martin’s improved form. Sergio Perez earned $26m, with $10m as his salary and $16m in bonuses, despite a challenging season. Charles Leclerc earned $19m, with $14m as his salary and $5m in bonuses, but he is expected to have an increased payday with a new contract in the works. Lando Norris earns $15m, with $5m as his salary and $10m in bonuses, while Carlos Sainz earned $14m, with $8m as his salary and $6m in bonuses. George Russell, Pierre Gasly, and Oscar Piastri earned $9m, $8m, and $8m respectively, with different breakdowns between salary and bonuses. These salaries and bonuses were reported by Forbes, and they do not fall under the cost caps that teams must adhere to in Formula 1.
