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Our articles explain what F1 drivers, teams, and staff earn, from Max Verstappen's $70m salary to the $500k rookie deals at the bottom of the grid. Each one shows the numbers behind the contract, where they came from, and how sure we are of them.
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Why Has Max Verstappen Rejected a Lowball Offer from Mercedes?17 June 2026 · 9 min readToto Wolff's lowball offer risks souring his relationship with Verstappen's teamMartin Brundle’s Net Worth and Salary in 20269 June 2026 · 11 min readLegendary F1 commentator Martin Brundle earns much less than the $100m reported elsewhereWhich F1 Drivers Live in Monaco and Why?5 June 2026 · 16 min readMore than half the grid live in Monaco but only 1 is Monégasque - why?Charles Leclerc Signs New Ferrari Deal Into the 2030s3 June 2026 · 7 min readLeclerc has extended his contract into the 2030s... but why?How Much Does It Cost to Become an F1 Driver?27 May 2026 · 9 min readFind out why it costs $5m-12m to be an F1 driver with examplesHow Much Does an F1 Simulator Cost?27 May 2026 · 10 min readFrom $500 to $8m, here's a full breakdown of all the costsWhat Is the F1 Medical Car and How Much Does It Cost?25 May 2026 · 7 min readMost viewers barely notice the cheapest but most important car at every F1 raceWhat Is the F1 Safety Car and How Much Does It Cost?25 May 2026 · 11 min readThis Mercedes supercar costs more than you think, and F1 get 3 of them for freeHow Much Are F1 Drivers Paid Per Point?25 May 2026 · 11 min readFrom $455k per point to $15k per point, here is a new way to look at F1 driver valueF1 Salary Comparison: Pit Crew vs Engineers vs Mechanics25 May 2026 · 6 min readHow do pay ranges, types of roles, and bonuses compare in the short- and long-term?Which F1 Teams Spend the Most on Salaries?25 May 2026 · 7 min readFerrari spends the most, Red Bull has the biggest gap, and Mercedes pays the championship leader $3.4m.How Do Rookie Contracts Work in F1?25 May 2026 · 8 min readRookie contracts are often bonus-heavy, making them high-risk for drivers and low-risk for teams.How Do Performance Bonuses Actually Work in F1?25 May 2026 · 8 min read4 common types of bonuses, 2 ways they're paid, why they're so secretive, and how teams benefit more than drivers.
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