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How Norris and Piastri cost McLaren an extra €2million
The FIA will charge Max Verstappen and Lando Norris over €1 million each to compete in the 2026 F1 championship, while Oscar Piastri’s super licence fee will also be significant. Norris clinched his first world championship in 2025, narrowly beating Verstappen by two points, despite Verstappen earning more grand prix victories. Piastri was a strong contender but ultimately finished behind Norris in the standings. The drivers must pay a base fee of €11,842 for their super licence, plus an additional €2,392 for each championship point earned the previous season. This means Verstappen and Norris will face fees exceeding €1 million for the upcoming championship. The overall cost will usually be covered by the teams, where McLaren will be spending over €2 million on their two top drivers.
