Formula 1 has a golden opportunity, attracting more spectators year after year around the world and conquering regions that previously did not want to follow the event, such as the United States. Its growth has been tremendous, and it’s also reflected in the salary of the mega-star pilot billionaire, Forbes revealed a few days ago. The 10 highest salaries on the grid have been announced, and two-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has been crowned the Great King. ‘Forbes’ revealed millions of dollars earned from contract-signed bonuses in addition to the salaries this top 10 pilots receive.

George Russell: $10 million

3 salary and 7 bonuses

Perhaps Mercedes needs to review the terms of George Russell’s contract. In his first year at Mercedes, the British driver did not disappoint, shining with speed and exceptional endurance. In the first 9 races with a lot of troubled Mercedes, he managed to consistently finish in the top 5. And in the end, he won his 275 points, 6 podiums and first win (Brazil). won and finished the season in his 4th place. He overtook Hamilton, who finished in his sixth position, 35 points behind George. At Mercedes they are paid much less than at Hamilton so they need to start improving conditions for George. According to ‘Forbes’, Russell earned $3 million a year at Mercedes, plus he earned $7 in performance bonuses. In total, 10 million people know very little about the great stars of today and tomorrow.

Lando Norris: $11 million

5 salaries and 6 bonuses

Despite being a mainstay in the McLaren team (teammate Ricciardo is 122 points down to 37 points), Lando Norris received $10 million less a year than Ricciardo, according to Forbes. Australian with 6 bonuses. In total, Norris will receive $11 million from McLaren for 2022.

Carlos Sainz: $15 million

Salary 8 times, bonus 7 times

Carlos Sainz, who was under contract with Ferrari until 2024, received an annual salary of $8 million and a bonus of $7 million at Ferrari, according to Forbes. That means a total of $15 million, a little less in both concepts than his partner Charles Leclerc, who has a slight edge on this salary list.

Daniel Ricciardo: $17 million

Salary 15 times, bonus 2 times

Daniel Ricciardo failed to live up to the expectations McLaren had placed on him and he sank in his second year with the walking team, finishing at a much lower level than teammate Lando Norris. came to McLaren as One example is his salary. Annual income of $15 million and he has two bonuses. That is, he earns $10 million more than Norris earns five a year, and he earns six million more a year than the British. salary and bonus. Norris finished seventh with 122 points and Ricciardo with just 37 points he finished 11th. Daniel was too expensive for McLaren with these poor results. He saves a lot of money.

Sebastian Vettel: $17 million

17 salaries, 2 bonuses

Sebastian Vettel retired from Formula 1 and received a $15 million annual bonus plus a $2 million bonus in his final year at Aston Martin.

Charles Leclerc: $23 million

12 salaries and 11 bonuses

He is the highest paid at Ferrari. Charles Leclerc, who finished second in the 2022 World Cup and has three wins this season, will receive a salary of 12 million and his 11 bonuses for the Italian team this year, bringing a total of $23 million. Earned.

Sergio ‘Czech’ Perez: $26 million

Salary 10 times, bonus 16 times

He played a key role in securing the title for Max Verstappen in 2021 and has renewed his contract until 2024. That deal allowed him to reach his annual salary of 10 million in 2022. To this must be added his 16 million earned in their performance concept “bonus”. Perez ended up finishing third at the World Cup, and in 2022 he had two wins (Monaco and Singapore), seven second places and two third places. The Mexican therefore received a total of $26 million from Red Bull in 2022.

Fernando Alonso: $30 million

Salary 30 yen, no bonus

Fernando Alonso showed a very high level at the wheel of the Alpine, regaining his best form on the asphalt and on many occasions putting the French car in a better position than expected. However, he was the driver on the grid who suffered the most from reliability issues with his car, which greatly affected his final standings. Nonetheless, the Asturian showed why he continues to get paid the best for squeezing the weapons he had in his arsenal.According to ‘Forbes’, this man from Oviedo will be released in 2022 was earning his $30 million salary at Alpine in 2007. Currently, he is packing to start a new project with Aston his Martin.

Lewis Hamilton: $55 million

Salary 55 yen, no bonus

The seven-time champion has been demoted to second in the ranking of the highest-paid drivers according to Forbes. The publication assures Lewis will receive a salary of $55 million in 2022, but no bonuses. , breaking that streak to drop to zero in 2022, finishing 6th, overtaken by teammate Russell in the general classification. The Briton fell short of what his contract could have set, as he failed to score a single win or pole his position. Lewis Hamilton has already said he wants to end his contract in 2023 and continue for a few more years at Mercedes, his new 2022 car birth with too many complications.

Max Verstappen: 60 million

Salary 40 + bonus 20

After becoming World Champion in 2021, Max Verstappen signed a new multi-million dollar deal with Red Bull earlier this year until 2028. The reigning champion, who won his second F1 title in 2022, should receive around $40 million a year, according to ‘Forbes’, plus his $20 million he receives as a bonus. . Thus, his 25-year-old pilot, who won 15 of his 22 races on this course, would earn about $60 million.