Max Verstappen remains Formula 1's highest-paid driver

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Max Verstappen remains the highest-paid Formula 1 driver in 2025, earning $65 million. Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, follows closely with a salary of $60 million, boosted by a $10 million increase from his previous contract with Mercedes. Charles Leclerc's earnings have dropped to $34 million, making him the second-highest paid driver at Ferrari, behind Hamilton. Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris each earn $20 million, while Carlos Sainz Jr. will make $10 million at Williams. New drivers like Oliver Bearman and Liam Lawson will earn between $500,000 and $1 million. The 2025 Formula 1 season begins this weekend in Melbourne, marking Hamilton's first season away from Mercedes in 12 years.


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