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Originally Posted by astroron
Hamilton is on over $20+ million a year.
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Hi Ron,
According to sources such as the BBC and Forbes, the current contract
Lewis is on puts it closer to a base salary equivalent to AUD40 million a year.
Then there are bonuses.
Alonso's contract with McLaren is reported to be around AUD49 million a year.
Vettel's contract with Ferrari is larger still.
Compare that to the F1 "pay drivers" who bring either personal
sponsorship or personal or family funding for a seat.
Lauda, Michael Schumacher and Alonso all started their careers
as pay drivers.