Hailing from Bengaluru, Bhargav is an F1 and NASCAR author for EssentiallySports. He is a huge fan of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Bhargav also has an MBA in Sports Management from the Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune. Bhargav is quite a genius in his field, having won the All-India Marketing Case Study Competition 2015. He also loves to combine his love for marketing and sports by taking part in competitions like Knockout: Sports Marketing Case Study by IIM Ahmedabad.

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<h2>Red Bull: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
The Red Bull team made their official F1 debut back in 2005. However, the origin of the team themselves can be traced back to 1997. At that time, they were known as the Stewart Racing team, a team owned by F1 legend and triple World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart.

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He sold the team to the American company, Ford, who rebranded the team to Jaguar Racing. The iconic British manufacturer would race in the sport until the end of the 2004 season. In the following year, Red Bull took up the reins. Though they were, at best, a midfield team in their early days, in 2009, the dynamic shifted completely.

Red Bull’s drivers for the 2021 season are <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/">Max Verstappen</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-perez/">Sergio Perez</a>. Perez takes the seat from Alex Albon, who is the new test driver for the team.
<h2><strong>Red Bull: On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
They enjoyed a fairly strong start to their debut season when David Coulthard finished fourth in Australia. A year later, he bagged a maiden podium at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. A few more intermittent podiums followed until 2009, when the team bagged their first win, courtesy of Sebastian Vettel.

That year, the team amassed six wins and finished second in the Championship. Then came the magnum opus, four Drivers' and Constructors' titles on the trot, all thanks to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/">Sebastian Vettel</a>.

Red Bull's dominant run in F1 ended with the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. While the team still clinch the odd pole or win, they are yet to replicate their supremacy from the early 2010s.

As of September 2020, the team had 64 race wins, 182 podiums, and four Drivers' and Constructors' Championships in F1. The team has entered 304 races and amassed over a massive tally of 5043.5 points.
<h2>Does Red Bull have two F1 teams?</h2>
Part of what makes Red Bull such a unique F1 entity is their connection to Scuderia AlphaTauri. AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, is the Austrian outfit's Italian sister team.

Red Bull Racing doesn't necessarily 'own' AlphaTauri. Technically, both teams are owned by the famed drinks company - Red Bull GmbH. The Austrian company's founder - Dietrich Mateschitz, purchased Red Bull (formerly known as Jaguar), followed by Toro Rosso (formerly known as Minardi), as part of a collaboration with former F1 driver Gerhard Berger.

Unofficially, AlphaTauri functions as a proving ground for Red Bull's younger drivers who have the potential to step up and drive for Red Bull Racing.
<h2>How much did Red Bull spend on F1?</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/01/02/the-cost-of-f1-2019-part-two-what-the-top-teams-spent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reports</a>, the team spent $335 million in their F1 ventures for the 2019 season.
<h2>How much does Red Bull earn from F1?</h2>
As a reward for its efforts, the Milton-Keynes based outfit received approximately <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/01/02/the-cost-of-f1-2019-part-two-what-the-top-teams-spent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$335 million</a> in prize money for the 2019 season. The Austrian outfit did not report a healthy profit, but thankfully, it wasn't a loss.

The FOM split from the $335 million is reportedly $150 million (including bonuses).
<h2>What does Aston Martin do for Red Bull?</h2>
In late 2017, the team announced Aston Martin as the team's title sponsor as part of a technical partnership. The Milton-Keynes outfit have worked in close collaboration with Aston Martin to produce the hyper-car, Valkyrie.

<em>"The relationship between Aston Martin and The Team began in 2016 after the two companies combined cutting edge F1 technology and Aston Martin's signature sports car design to produce a ground breaking hypercar,"</em> reads a <a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/driving-future-innovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">statement</a> from Red Bull.

In early 2020, the team announced that they would be ending their title partnership with Aston Martin following the 2020 F1 season. However, the Austrian outfit will work with the British manufacturer in delivering its hyper-car collaboration.
<h2>Who owns Red Bull Racing?</h2>
The F1 team are owned by the parent company and famed drinks brand- Red Bull GmbH. Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya. Currently, Mateschitz and Chalerm Yoovidhya own the brand.
<h2><strong>Red Bull’s Sponsors</strong></h2>
The team's title sponsor for 2020 is British car manufacturer, Aston Martin. Team partners <a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/partners" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">include</a> Rauch, Puma, Tag Heuer, W66, DITA, Pirelli, MyWorld, Piquadro, Iris, and AlphaTauri.

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<h2>Best Moments of Red Bull F1 team</h2>
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<h2><strong>Charities</strong></h2>
One of the main charities that the team support is the <a href="https://www.wingsforlife.com/en/supporters/">Wings for Life</a> charity. This organization is dedicated to Spinal Cord research. Wings for Life focuses on researching treatments for the central nervous system. These treatments can either be therapies or drugs, aimed at healing.
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<td width="301"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="301">2005</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="301">Dietrich Mateschitz</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Constructors Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">4</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Champion</strong></td>
<td width="301">Sebastian Vettel</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">4</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="301">110.7 million</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Official website</strong></td>
<td width="301"><a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing">https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing</a></td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="301">Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Test Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="301">Alex Albon</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Engine</strong></td>
<td width="301">Honda</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Tires</strong></td>
<td width="301">Pirelli</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="301">2005</td>
</tr>
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<h3><strong>Lewis Hamilton 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement </strong></h3>
Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the most popular Formula 1 star. With multiple records under his belt and a total of 7 World Championships, he has certainly etched his name among the all-time greats of the sport.

He made his debut in 2007 with McLaren and was impressive from Day 1. In 2008, he won his first World Championship, thus declaring his talent to the world.  In 2013, he moved to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mercedes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mercedes,</a> a midfield team at that time. But the team's fortunes were quickly overturned come the 2014 season. From 2014 to 2019, Lewis Hamilton dominated extensively, only losing the 2016 season championship to his teammate at the time, Nico Rosberg.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/how-many-and-which-cars-does-f1-driver-lewis-hamilton-cars-own/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cars and bikes owned by Lewis Hamilton</a>

[caption id="attachment_506709" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506709" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107175916/GettyImages-1142571236.jpg" alt="F1, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton " width="1920" height="1280" /> SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 14: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 14, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Lewis Hamilton: Stats and Championships</h3>
Such is the consistency of Lewis Hamilton that despite contesting in Formula One for a total of 14 seasons till now.

Being fast and consistent has helped him get where he is right now: 7 World Championships and 95 race victories. With 98 pole positions and counting, he holds the all-time record for the highest pole positions in Formula One ahead of second-place Michael Schumacher with 68.

His debut season in 2007, earned him a lot of accolades: Most Wins in a Debut Season (4), Most Pole Positions in a Debut Season (6), Most Points in a Debut Season (109), Most Consecutive Podium Positions from Debut (9) and the Youngest Driver to Lead the Championship (achieved at the 2007 Spanish Grand Prix).

His 2019 championship run saw him finish with 413 points, a world record for the most points by a driver in a season. Further, with 347 points he earned the 2020 world championship, marking the Schumacher record of 7.
<h3>Lewis Hamilton's 2021 Net Worth</h3>
Naturally, a talent like Hamilton does not come cheap. In 2o18, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2018/07/19/formula-one-star-lewis-hamilton-signs-100-million-contract-with-mercedes/#1f97248a2abf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">he signed a two-year contract extension</a> with the team, giving him a base salary of $30million with bonuses pushing it to over $50 million (According to Forbes) per annum for 2019 and 2020. Forbes estimated him at $54 million as of May 2020. Which consists of $12 million from endorsements alone. His career earnings <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/lewis-hamilton-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">make his net worth</a> close to $285 million. ( According to Celebrity Net Worth)

The Billion Dollar Man is all set to sign his new contract with Mercedes for the upcoming 2021 season. He also earned the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-twitter-explodes-as-sir-lewis-hamilton-finally-gets-knighted/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">knighthood</a> in the 2021 New Year Honours.

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<h3><b>Lewis Hamilton’s Endorsements</b></h3>
Naturally, the popularity that Lewis Hamilton enjoys, he is the centerpiece of a lot of endorsements. His interest in designing saw him <a href="https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a29085217/tommy-hilfiger-lewis-hamilton-fall-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">have a very close collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger</a>

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/lewis-hamilton-and-tommy-hilfiger-collaboration-everything-there-is-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Lewis Hamilton and Tommy Hilfiger Collaboration: Everything There is to Know</a>

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Apart from this, he has endorsements from <a href="https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-and-lewis-hamilton-present-44" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Monster Energy</a>, <a href="https://www.keller-sports.com/guide/puma-x-lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Puma</a>, <a href="https://www.hautetime.com/iwc-schaffhausen-lewis-hamilton-big-pilot/95182/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IWC</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/lewis-hamilton/#5f361fe6142a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sony, Bose,</a> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/lewis-hamilton/#5f361fe6142a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bell Helmets</a>, <a href="https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/mv-agusta-launches-new-lewis-hamilton-limited-edition-bike-408473" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MV Agusta Motorcycle</a>s, and more. He is the most marketable driver on the F1 grid at the moment. He is also the face and official ambassador of the popular racing game, <a href="https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/news/00_5007038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gran Turismo Sport</a>. As of 2020, his <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/lewis-hamilton/#2430c96f142a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsements are worth $12 Million</a>.
<h3>Best Moments of Lewis Hamilton</h3>
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<h3>Lewis Hamilton: Controversies</h3>
While his racing record has been nearly flawless over the past few years, Hamilton's had his fair share of controversial moments in a career spanning 13 years. While some of these weren't Hamilton's fault in any way, others could be termed as questionable.

Hamilton's also come under the scanner of tax authorities for allegedly committing tax fraud with his private jet. While he no longer owns a private jet, Hamilton's previous operations with the jet caused minor turbulence among the concerned authorities.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/what-are-the-details-of-the-lewis-hamilton-tax-fraud-case/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Details of the Lewis Hamilton tax fraud case</a>

2012 was a difficult season for Lewis Hamilton. It was his last year with McLaren and towards the end of the season, he was fed up with the team over reliability issues. At the 2012 Belgium Grand Prix, a disgruntled Hamilton <a href="https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/102214/hamilton-tweet-an-error-of-judgement" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">released his teammate's telemetry following qualifying</a>. Jenson Button stormed to pole at Spa with a better car setup, but it didn't go down too well with Hamilton. Lewis took to social media to share what he thought was his teammate's confidential data, which in the end, turned out to be something entirely different.

Speaking about social media, Lewis has sparked a fair bit of controversy through his Instagram and Snapchat accounts over the years.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-throwback-when-lewis-hamilton-decided-to-boycott-the-media-for-facing-backlash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> When Snapchat landed Lewis Hamilton in hot water</a>

While some of his rants are commendable and support a good cause, he can go over the limit at times, which raises a few eyebrows.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/christmas-throwback-when-lewis-hamilton-got-in-a-massive-controversy-for-an-instagram-post/"> When Lewis Hamilton stirred up a storm on Instagram</a>
<h3>Relationships</h3>
He was notably in a  relationship with American singer Nicole Scherzinger. The pair dated for over 7 years before splitting up in 2015. They were quite the power couple in the paddock back then, but the relationship had its ups and downs.

Never having tied the knot, Hamilton doesn’t have a wife and is believed to be currently single.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-all-have-dated-f1-lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The women who have dated Lewis Hamilton</a>
<h3>Lifestyle</h3>
Fast cars, private jets, and glamor all around. One would expect nothing less from Hamilton’s lifestyle, but he’s moved on from those things. Having sold his private jet, Hamilton <a href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/27851453/lewis-hamilton-urges-people-go-vegan-take-climate-change-seriously" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">actively advocates</a> against global warming and climate change.

However, he still does own a pretty sweet car collection, which includes a Ferrari!

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/how-many-and-which-cars-does-f1-driver-lewis-hamilton-cars-own/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Which Cars Does Lewis Hamilton Own? – A Long List of Lewis Hamilton Cars</a>

As someones who’s expressive, Hamilton also has an enviable set of tattoos. In 2018, the reigning Champion sat down to break down the significance of his ink.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/what-is-the-significance-of-the-various-lewis-hamilton-tattoos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What is the Significance of the Various Lewis Hamilton Tattoos?</a>

Apart from tattoos, Hamilton's also had some cool hairstyles over the years.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/lewis-hamilton-hair-growth-did-lewis-hamilton-undergo-hair-transplant-surgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">The Secret Behind the Sudden Lewis Hamilton Hair Growth</a>

The Mercedes driver constantly urges people to monitor their carbon footprint and give back to the planet. Moreover, Hamilton often voices out against animal cruelty via his social media platforms.

As a result, the 7-time World Champion has adopted a vegan lifestyle.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/when-did-the-lewis-hamilton-vegan-diet-begin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">When did the Lewis Hamilton Vegan Diet Begin?</a>
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<div class="thb-post-title-inline-author">Hamilton's invested in several <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/lewis-hamilton-and-his-business-ventures-how-and-where-he-earns-his-money/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">business ventures</a>. Most notably in the fashion industry with Tommy Hilfiger.</div>
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<h3>Family</h3>
Hamilton didn't have the easiest childhood growing up. The British driver's parents - Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Larbalestier <a href="https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/10-things-about/a582795/10-things-about-lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">separated</a> when Lewis was merely two years old.

[caption id="attachment_424611" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-424611" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201027130010/2020-10-25T150428Z_178748166_UP1EGAP15VGCH_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-PORTUGAL.jpg" alt="Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his father Anthony after winning the race at Portuguese Grand Prix 2020" width="1920" height="1275" /> Formula One F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix - Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal - October 25, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his father Anthony after winning the race Pool via REUTERS/Jorge Guerrero[/caption]

As a young boy, Hamilton <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-i-was-bullied-beaten-lewis-hamilton-posts-an-emotional-message-on-his-early-struggles-against-racism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">was bullied in school and often references the fact</a> that he took up karting as a means to show off his strengths on track.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-i-was-bullied-beaten-lewis-hamilton-posts-an-emotional-message-on-his-early-struggles-against-racism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">“I Was Bullied, Beaten”- Lewis Hamilton Posts an Emotional Message on His Early Struggles Against Racism</a>

Lewis spent a great chunk of his adolescence with his step-mother and siblings.

Hamilton has a half brother - Nicolas and two half-sisters - Samantha and Nicola.

Nicolas Hamilton often is often present at race weekends, cheering on his older sibling. Nicolas suffers from Cerebral Palsy - a disorder that hinders movement.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/lewis-hamilton-everything-you-need-to-know-about-his-mother-and-step-mother/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Lewis Hamilton: Everything You Need to Know About his Mother and Step Mother</a><strong> </strong>
<h3><strong>Lewis Hamilton: Foundation and Charity</strong></h3>
Lewis Hamilton has <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/lewis-hamilton" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pledged his support</a> to UNICEF, Education Africa, Save the Children, and a few others. He is also a vegan by choice and doesn't shy away from proclaiming the need for veganism to save animals and our planet Earth from global warming. He was named by PETA, the 2018 Personality of the Year for his efforts to save animals.

In January 2020, <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/australian-bushfires-lewis-hamilton-fellow-sports-stars-donate-to-victims/a-51947326" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hamilton pledged</a> $500,000 as an aid for animals affected by bushfires in Australia

He also has a charity of his own. More details on this <a href="https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/lewis-hamilton-foundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
<h3>How to contact Lewis Hamilton</h3>
Being such a hot commodity in F1 and the world of motorsports, a lot of people want to reach out to Lewis Hamilton and get in touch with him. Fortunately, there are ways in which the average fan and a serious business partner can contact Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the 6-time World Champion.

Lewis Hamilton is on all the popular social media handles such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lewishamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LewisHamilton" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LewisHamilton" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Hamilton has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Lewis Hamilton through his <a href="https://lewishamilton.me.uk/category/lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a> or write an email to his management team at teamlh@lewishamilton.com

Alternatively, one could also write a letter, the old-fashioned way to his mailing address at :

Lewis Carl Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton Motorsport Ltd.
The Ring, 72 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA
England
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<td>Age</td>
<td>36</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>Monte Carlo, Monaco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>British</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Mercedes AMG Petronas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Mercedes-Benz, Tommy Hilfiger, Monster Energy, Puma, IWC, Sony, BOSE, Bell Helmets, MV Agusta Motorcycles, Gran Turismo Sport</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>$54 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$285 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>$12 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Date of Birth</td>
<td>January 7, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.74m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Career points</td>
<td>3778</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cars</td>
<td>McLaren P1, 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, Ferrari LaFerrari, Vision Mercedes Maybach 6, Pagani Zonda 760, Mercedes AMG GTR, Ferrari 599 Aperta, Mercedes Maybach S600, Mercedes AMG G63, Mercedes SLS AMG, Ford Shelby Mustang GT500, Mercedes AMG Project One</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>Black</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Lewis Hamilton

<h3><strong>Max Verstappen 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Max Verstappen was a child prodigy who was roped in by Red Bull F1 at a very young age. He moved into F1 directly from F3 at the age of 17 during the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, partnering <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-sainz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carlos Sainz Jr</a> in Toro Rosso. For the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he was promoted to Red Bull, a race that he won. There was a lot of hype around his entry into Formula One and it was completely justified.

He has always been classified as the next big thing in Formula One and many anticipate him to do what Lewis Hamilton is doing in the current F1 era. Such is his might and skill, that former F1 drivers, Jenson Button and <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fernando Alonso,</a> <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.out-of-this-world-verstappen-on-same-level-as-schumacher-and-alonso-says.6BLkA9yf5x1Qy1rHLyRQPW.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">labeled</a> <a href="https://www.planetf1.com/news/alonso-verstappen-is-the-best-driver-in-f1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">him as one of the best F1 drivers on the grid</a>. But his skill also comes with him being a hot head often <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/arrogant-comments-from-max-verstappen-in-the-press-conference-lead-to-the-fia-investigation-and-further-penalty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">known to say</a> controversial statements or target teams/players directly.

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[caption id="attachment_463860" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-463860" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-29T175536Z_1015824148_UP1EGBT1DSO01_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BAHRAIN.jpg" alt="Max Verstappen holding his second place trophy at Bahrain GP" width="1920" height="1405" /> Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing in second place Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon[/caption]
<h3><strong>Max Verstappen: Stats and On-track </strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
Considering the age at which he joined Formula One, he has multiple records to his name. He is the youngest driver to start a race, score points, be a race leader, step on the podium, and set the fastest lap. Sadly, the one record that eluded him was the Youngest pole sitter, a record that still belongs to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sebastian Vettel</a>.

With his race win at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he also became the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix. 2019 has been his best season in F1 so far. He had to take a leadership role in the team with Daniel Ricciardo departing to Renault. Max Verstappen took 3 race victories and 2 pole positions to bring glory to both Red Bull and an ailing Honda.

So far, Max Verstappen has scored 10 wins and 42 podiums in his F1 career from over a 119 race starts.
<h3>Max Verstappen: Net Worth 2021</h3>
Naturally, the kind of personality Verstappen is, he always finds himself in the news good or bad. But at the end of the day, Verstappen delivers on-track and Red Bull doesn't want to lose their star driver.  The Dutchman is contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2023.

Despite his young age and relatively short career, his net worth stands at almost <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/max-verstappen-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$60 million</a> thanks to multiple endorsements.
<h3>Best Moments of Max Verstappen</h3>
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<h3>Personal life</h3>
Max Verstappen's father - Jos Verstappen was an F1 driver who currently manages him. Jos' F1 career wasn't quite as successful as his son's. Verstappen's sister, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/victoriaverstappen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Victoria</a>, enjoys a healthy following on social media and had her own fashion line.

Verstappen was in a relationship with <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8531890/max-verstappen-girlfriend-dilara-sanlik-f1-red-bull/">Dilara Sanlik</a>. At 22, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Verstappen is unmarried.

As of 17th January 2021, Max Verstappen is believed to be in a relationship with Kelly Piquet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgrdapBRFs/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Read More - <a title="Who is Max Verstappen’s Girlfriend – Kelly Piquet?" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-who-is-max-verstappens-girlfriend-kelly-piquet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Who is Max Verstappen’s Girlfriend – Kelly Piquet?</a>
<h3><b>Max Verstappen: Endorsements</b></h3>
While his annual salary at Red Bull puts him among the top brass of the sport, his fan following is topped only by Lewis Hamilton himself. He has an army of fans who call themselves the Orange Army and are present wearing Orange T-shirts at almost all European races. This much popularity makes him very desirable among brands, thus making him one of the most marketable drivers on the grid. His <a href="https://www.verstappen.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">main sponsors</a> are Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, Red Bull, <a href="https://www.g-star.com/en_be/shop/men/max_verstappen_collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">G-Star</a> Raw, and CarNext.com. It is unclear how much he is worth via endorsements.

[caption id="attachment_460325" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-460325" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-26T111133Z_707456010_RC2ZAK95EM0N_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BAHRAIN.jpg" alt="Max Verstappen in the paddock at the Bahrain Grand Prix 2020" width="1920" height="1368" /> Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - Red Bull's Max Verstappen wearing a protective face mask arrives at the circuit ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]
<h3><strong>Max Verstappen: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Like most F1 drivers, Verstappen has participated in <a href="https://verstappen.com/en/gallerydetail/254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charity football events</a>. He is also part of the <a href="https://www.charitystars.com/collection/max-verstappen-en/closed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charity Stars</a> and <a href="https://www.sportvideos.tv/max-verstappen-kitz-red-bull-charity-race-2017-f1-and-motogp-stars-on-skis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">raced in a Red Bull-sponsored charity event in 2017</a>. Beyond that, not much is known.

In early 2020, Verstappen <a href="https://www.grandprix.com/news/verstappen-donates-to-koala-fundraiser.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">donated</a> an unspecified amount to a fundraiser as part of an aid for Koalas affected by bushfires in Australia.
<h3>How to contact Max Verstappen</h3>
Fans can contact Max Verstappen through a variety of channels, including social media accounts and his official website.

Verstappen has an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxverstappen1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Max33Verstappen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> account, which he uses to connect with fans and post regular updates.

Alternatively, those interested can reach out to Max through his website: <a href="https://verstappen.com/en/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.verstappen.nl/en/contact/</a>
<table width="513">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Single (In a relationship with Kelly Piquet)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Red Bull Racing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Monaco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Dutch, Belgian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo,  G-Star Raw, CarNext.com</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>$<a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">25 million</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net worth</td>
<td>$60 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birthday</td>
<td>30th September</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.81m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Points</td>
<td>1162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Max Verstappen

[caption id="attachment_418078" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-418078" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201021164524/GettyImages-1180766359.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Race winner Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP celebrates with Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff after the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on October 13, 2019 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>Valtteri Bottas 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas made his F1 debut with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/williams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Williams</a> in 2013. He would go on to race for them until the 2016 season. Suddenly, in the wake of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nico-rosberg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nico Rosberg's</a> shock retirement, the Finn found himself drafted to Mercedes forthwith.

Bottas' contract with Mercedes expires at the end of the 2020 season. He has completed three years with the German outfit, soon to be four. The Finn will continue with the Mercedes F1 team for the 2021 season.

<strong>Read More - </strong><a title="BREAKING: Valtteri Bottas to Continue With Mercedes F1 in 2021" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-breaking-valtteri-bottas-to-continue-with-mercedes-f1-in-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">BREAKING: Valtteri Bottas to Continue With Mercedes F1 in 2021</a>
<h3><b>Valtteri Bottas : Stats</b></h3>
He scored his first set of points at the 2013 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Grand_Prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United States Grand Prix</a> with an 8th place finish. He followed it up with his maiden podium in Austria 2014 coupled with two back-to-back podiums in Silverstone and Hockenheim.

The top step of the podium beckoned in 2017 at the Russian Grand Prix, his first of 3 wins in his entire F1 career so far. However, he underwent a dry spell in 2018 without reaching the top step at all. He came close in Azerbaijan, but a heartbreaking puncture rained all over his parade.

In 2019, he was able to match Lewis Hamilton in the early part of the season. While his win counter dried up a little over the remainder of the season, he was still quick enough to keep pace. Despite not clinching the World Championship, Bottas had his best year in F1 in 2019, winning 4 Grands Prix.

Bottas' helmet is pretty synonymous with most F1 fans these days. The Finn's lid features a dark background with splashes of white and blue to accentuate his Finnish background. Interestingly, Valtteri's helmet is non-symmetrical, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPgfq4xReN4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">which is the style he prefers</a>.

Bottas is <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/4009772/valtteri-bottas-girlfriend-tiffany-cromwell-f1-wife-emilia-mercedes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">currently dating Australian road cyclist Tiffany Cromwell</a>. The Finn was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilia_Pikkarainen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">previously married</a> to Finnish professional swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen for 3 years before calling it quits in late 2019.

[caption id="attachment_436380" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436380" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1264274221.jpg" alt="F1- Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell at the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone" width="1920" height="1080" /> F1- Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell at the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone<br />COURTESY: GETTY[/caption]

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<h3>Valtteri Bottas: Net Worth</h3>
The 30-year-old Finn is <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/valtteri-bottas-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reportedly</a> worth $20 million, and his salary for the 2018 season was around $12 million. According to several reports, his salary for the 2020 season i<a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">s estimated to be around $8 million</a>.
<h3>Best Moments of Valtteri Bottas:</h3>
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<h3><b>Valtteri Bottas: Endorsements</b></h3>
Bottas was previously sponsored by two well known Finnish organizations, Wihuri and Kemppi. Kemppi is a welding company while Wihuri is a conglomerate.

Before the start of the 2019 season, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/bottas-suffers-massive-blow-as-sponsor-leaves-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wihuri parted ways</a> with Bottas following a poor campaign in the preceding season.

Bottas <a href="https://www.polar.com/blog/racing-driver-valtteri-bottas-and-polar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recently announced</a> his association with Finnish sporting company, Polar.

Valtteri is <a href="https://valtteribottas.com/partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">currently sponsored by</a> Finnish locking solutions company Abloy and luxury private jet company, Insijets.

[caption id="attachment_429809" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-429809" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-10-31T143933Z_1914253607_UP1EGAV14PX60_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-EMILIAROMAGNA.jpg" alt="Valtteri Bottas" width="1920" height="1234" /> Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - October 31, 2020 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas after qualifying in pole position Pool via REUTERS/Luca Bruno[/caption]
<h3><strong>Valtteri Bottas: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
As a keen runner, Bottas uses the <a href="https://www.valtteribottasduathlon.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Valtteri Bottas Duathlon</a> to run for children's development. He also runs for the<a href="https://www.valtteribottasduathlon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2017/02/Valtteri-Bottas-Duathlon-in-aid-of-Starlight.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Starlight Children's Foundation</a>.
<h3>How to contact Valtteri Bottas</h3>
Interested parties can reach out to Bottas through his official website at <a href="https://valtteribottas.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://valtteribottas.com</a>

Alternatively, fans can reach out to the Finn via his various social media handles, such as - <a href="https://twitter.com/valtteribottas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valtteribottas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValtteriBottas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Emilia Bottas (Divorced in 2019)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Monaco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Finnish</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Abloy, Insijets, Polar</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.73m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Girlfriend</strong></td>
<td width="319">Tiffany Cromwell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Career Points</strong></td>
<td width="319">1512</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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