Max Verstappen Forced to Pay Almost $1000K for Executing the Most Successful Campaign in F1 History

Max Verstappen has had a stupendous 2022 season. The recently crowned world champion has been much faster than last year, amassing a record-breaking point tally this season. The Dutchman’s performance this year could dig a hole in his pocket as FIA will make him pay as high as $1000k.

With this year’s extraordinary performance, Verstappen will have to pay an enormous sum to the governing body. The Red Bull driver has broken the longstanding record of 13 wins in a season. He has also surpassed the milestone of 413 points, a record that previously belonged to Sir Lewis Hamilton.

Summarizing the scenario, the Red Bull driver will pay approximately $983k, which makes it the biggest tax payment registered till now in sports history. Every driver pays a base amount of $10k at the end of the season for the super license renewal fee. Additionally, they are also obliged to pay around $2k for each point gained in the Driver’s Championship standings.

Max Verstappen’s total taxation could increase by another $108k if he continues his dominance, takes the checkered flag first, and gets the fastest lap bonus for the next two races. Should he claim all 60 points up for grabs, the total amount could be nearly $1000k. However, according to the report, the Red Bull team is likely to pay Max Verstappen the bonuses for every point he bags.

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Amidst all the controversial cost cap saga, an Ex F1 driver advised Max Verstappen to help fund the team.

An Ex F1 driver advised two-time world champion Max Verstappen to help the team

The year has been a rollercoaster ride for the Milton Keynes side. On the track, the team performed extraordinarily while there were some major controversial off-track days. After the FIA fined Red Bull for breaching the cost cap, the constructor saw some dreadful days facing humiliation from all corners.

However, Max Verstappen seems to be focused on the track and remains unaffected by what’s going on outside the track. With all this, an Ex F1 driver advised the two-time world champion can ‘ fund the team’.

In an interview with Channel 4, David Coulthard said, “I think Max is just so focused on what he has to do. He’s just numb to the political side.” He further added, “Of course, he feels for his team, they’re taking a financial hit. He’s earning significant money, if he feels really bad he can help fund the team for that.”

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Looking at the extravagant pay the Dutchman gets and the crisis in which the team Red Bull is currently entangled, Max Verstappen might consider helping out the team.