For some strange reason, the Formula 1 drivers' payroll always attracts a lot of attention, as published this time by Forbes magazine.
In an "estimate" compiled by Forbes, taking into account base salaries and bonuses, expressed in US dollars, it was published today which of the ten best drivers in the world championship earned the most this year. The top position is already occupied by four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who can boast a sum of 75 million.
Lewis Hamilton also has nothing to be ashamed of, but Lando Norris, who is at the bottom of the imaginary earnings list, is already in the abyss compared to second place. It is interesting how much bonuses affect the total amount. There are also interesting situations, for example, how Carlos Sainz Jr. or Pierre Gasly can be behind Sergio Perez at all, but Oscar Piastri's low basic salary is also more than surprising...
Here are the top ten:
Driver Basic / Bonus / Total Income
1. Max Verstappen 60/15/75
2.Lewis Hamilton 55/2/57
3. Lando Norris 12 / 23 / 35
4. Fernando Alonso 24 / 3.5 / 27.5
5. Charles Leclerc 15/12/27
6. George Russell 15/8/23
7. Oscar Piastri 5 / 17 / 22
8. Sergio Perez 12 / 7.5 / 19.5
9. Carlos Sainz Jr. 10/9/19
10. Pierre Gasly 10/2/12
