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Formula 1's top 10 highest earners in 2024
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12/12/2024 at 10:4512/12/2024 at 10:14 Formula 1 may be all about speed on the track, but when it comes to salaries, the sport's top drivers are also racing to new heights. Led by reigning champion Max Verstappen, F1's top 10 earners took home an estimated $317 million in salary and bonuses in 2024, marking a 23% increase over the previous year according to Forbes' latest compilation. But how exactly do drivers earn their staggering paychecks, and why are their wallets growing faster than their tyre wear? Let's start with the basics. F1 drivers' pay packages usually consist of a hefty base retainer – essentially their guaranteed salary – and...
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