News Details
Marko: Drivers of today are definitely overpaid
Two prominent Formula 1 chiefs disagree over the issue of whether modern era grand prix drivers are grossly overpaid. It is believed top stars like Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel earn tens of millions of dollars per season, which according to Red Bull official Helmut Marko is excessive. 'Basically, the drivers of today are definitely overpaid,' he told Sport Bild. 'Two reasons: First, there is only now a small risk of a serious accident or fatality. And second, young top talents like Verstappen or Wehrlein can easily take these current cars around tracks for 100 laps without effort. 'Previously, even a Vettel had to take breaks because he was not used to the high...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Marko comments fair and Red Bull remains an asset...
Renault Director of Operations Remi Taffin maintains that having Red Bull...
10y ago from Crash.net
Abiteboul: Red Bull will have the same power unit as...
Red Bull will enjoy the very same equipment as the Renault works team in...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Taffin: I would be happy to be able to fight with Red...
Renault's engine chief Remi Taffin says he is not surprised by comments...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Rossi positive regarding Manor chances
Manor Marussia Alexander Rossi says he remains positive over his chances...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati brings new swingarm and fairing to Jerez MotoGP...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Fermin Aldeguer set for further medical checks as...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi leaves Jerez MotoGP ‘satisfied'...
Marco Bezzecchi felt he achieved the best possible result with second...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Arrow McLaren has "no fear" in running all...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Katherine Legge confirmed for Indy 500 with AJ Foyt
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that it will field a third entry in this...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Katherine Legge will make Indy 500 return in HMD...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar to limit entries to those holding a charter
The NTT IndyCar Series has confirmed that future races will be limited to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville: “Nobody knows” answer to...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Islas Canarias
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson have crashed out of Rally Islas...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sebastien Ogier dominates Rally Islas Canarias
Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais headed a Toyota one-two-three-four in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal receive report about Kai Havertz injury before...
Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz will miss the first leg of their Champions...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Never seen that before in my life!' Carra analyses...
Jamie Carragher demonstrates how Arsenal confused Newcastle in three...
8h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta spotted...
Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta was in Turkey this week to watch...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal could be entering into 'collaboration' with...
Arsenal could reportedly be set to enter into a collaboration of sorts...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: Colapinto takes F1 home to Buenos Aires
The evocative sound of F1 returned to Argentina... Read More »
5h ago from Pitpass.com
McLaren F1 chief slams ‘joke' Rush film and gives TRUTH...
A former McLaren F1 chief who worked closely with... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Formula E unleashes GEN4: the fastest, most advanced...
Formula E and the FIA have officially ushered in... Read More »
5h ago from F1Technical.net
