The start of the Formula 1 World Championship 2023 It has been a real madness. The expectation was maximum among the fans of this sport and it is not for less, since everything indicates that Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz can do great things this season. The Bahrain GP race was a pleasant surprise for the fans of the Asturian, who signed a third position that has returned the illusion to the Spanish fans. Although, everything indicates that Red Bull, and specifically Max Verstappen, are going to be the leaders of this competition. With the euphoria of the start of the world of Formula 1 2023 There are many questions that arise about the pilots, the teams and the entire motor world and, without a doubt, one of the most repeated is how much do the pilots of Formula 1.
The salaries of the drivers on the grid or the money that each team has been able to invest in their cars are some points of interest for lovers of this sport that has a vibrant season ahead in which Carlos Sainz y Fernando Alonso excite the Spanish fans.
How much do Formula 1 drivers earn?
He Formula 1 World Championship 2023 It has already begun and the salaries that approximately each driver on the grid will receive during this season are already known. Obviously, the best paid will be the current champion, Max Verstappenwho takes an astronomical salary compared to the one who will pocket the least money.
Yuki Tsunodaof Alpha Tauriand the young Logan Sargeantof Williamsthey will be the ones who pocket the least money in this Formula 1 World Championship 2023. Both will take a little more than 900,000 euros, but they will not reach a million in the salary they have signed with their respective teams. They are the only ones on the grid that do not reach a kilo.
On the next step we already find several pilots. Nico Hulkenberg, of Haas, Guanyou Zhouof Alfa Romeo, Oscar Piastriof McLareny Nyck de Vriesof Williams, will be around two million euros. Something more, 2.8 kilos, will charge Lance Strollthe companion of Fernando Alonso in Aston Martin. Albon will have to ‘settle for’ 3 million.
In the middle zone of the grid would be those who exceed 5 million euros. Fernando Alonso, Pierre Gasly and Kevin Magnussen would reach that number. Alpine will pay 5.5 to Esteban Ocon, Mercedes about 7.5 to George Russell and so much Valtteri Bottas will receive from Alfa Romeo about 9.3 million euros.
In the top 5 would appear Checo Perezal Red Bull he pays 10 million, the same as what he receives Carlos Sainz. Ahead of them, the 20 kilos that McLaren pays Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton he would be in the top3 of the highest paid when he bagged 35 kilos, behind the 36 that Ferrari pays to Charles Leclerc. The best paid is Max Verstappen cWith nothing more and nothing less than 50 kilos.
The money F1 drivers earn
The Forbes newspaper compiled a ranking of what the Formula 1 drivers who earn the best are paid, although always according to estimates and noting that the figure would be before taxes were subtracted:
Max Verstappen: $60 million Lewis Hamilton: $55 million Fernando Alonso: $30 million Sergio Perez: $30 million Charles Leclerc: $23 million Sebastian Vettel: $17 million Daniel Ricciardo: $17 million Carlos Sainz: $15 million Lando Norris: $11 million George Russell: $10 million
How much money do Formula 1 teams have?
For years the FIA established a spending limit for the teams. The intention with this normal is that none of the teams get into financial problems, obviously, but it is also a measure to try to get everyone to compete on equal terms, even if the difference is later made by the materials or the ideas that the engineers are able to develop.
This limit imposed by the FIA It would cover spending on all the mechanical parts of the car, except the engine. The elements for the car to work would also have to be accounted for, the salary of the workers, less of the drivers, the expenses of transport or spare parts and equipment of the garage.
Usual expenses that would be outside this limit would be, for example, the salary of the pilots, the three highest wages of workers, travel expenses or the money invested in marketing and advertising campaigns, in addition to the aforementioned engines. For him Formula 1 World Championship 2023 A maximum of 135 million euros is established for each team.
