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Alonso will get paid $1m to watch the Abu Dhabi GP on TV, in his car
Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso plans to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title showdown on TV like everyone else while qualifying in sixth place for the season finale. Despite Aston Martin’s battle for sixth in the constructors’ championship, Alonso seems more intrigued by the title battle between Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri. With Verstappen starting on pole and Norris just needing a podium finish to secure the championship, the stakes are high. Alonso, who is paid roughly $20 million per year, humorously mentioned being surrounded by TV screens in his cockpit to watch the race. As Verstappen is the favorite to claim victory from pole, Norris leads the championship race with Piastri trailing behind, making for an exciting title showdown in Abu Dhabi. Despite the focus on the championship battle, Alonso and his competitors are looking forward to enjoying the race action on the screens around the circuit, albeit missing the analysis of commentators Ted Kravitz and Martin Brundle.
