How much prize money did Max Verstappen win after winning Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Championship?
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen became the World Champion for the first time after defeating the 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The controversial race saw Hamilton leading the race for a long time until the safety car intervened and gave Verstappen a chance to make a comeback. Verstappen followed down the British driver in a thrilling final lap and took the chequered flag and the 2021 championship.
The fans were delighted to watch a race full of turns, drama and controversies. On Thursday, December 16, Max Verstappen will be presented with his title at the FIA gala.
This is how much Verstappen benefited from his victory in Abu Dhabi and how much Hamilton will still take home from this season.
Max Verstappen’s earnings after winning Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Championship!
According to Marca, Max Verstappen’s first Formula One World Championship is likely to earn him an additional £12 million.
With a ninth Grand Prix victory, Verstappen’s salary will climb from about £19.6 million to £31.5 million for the 2021 Formula One season.
Rather than a ‘drivers’ fee’ from F1, the bonus is expected to come in the form of contractual agreements and sponsorship opportunities.
What are Lewis Hamilton’s earnings from the same championship?
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, not only missed out on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory and the opportunity to beat Schumacher’s record, but also a £4 million incentive.
Prior to his final race, Hamilton had already earned £47 million from the 2021 Formula One season.
According to reports, if Hamilton had crossed the finish line first, Mercedes employees would have received a £17.5 million incentive, amounting to £10,000 per person.
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