Formula 1 boasts some of the world's most highly compensated athletes, and Mexican driver Sergio "Checo" Pérez is no exception. Behind the wheel of his Red Bull боли드 (bolidu, car), Sergio Perez brings home a significant salary each Formula 1 season.
Sergio Perez and his annual base salary sits at a cool $10 million. This, combined with earnings per Grand Prix, propels him into the ranks of Mexico's highest-paid athletes. For each race weekend, Pérez takes home an additional $430,000, making consistent performance financially rewarding.
While Sergio Perez enjoys a lucrative career, he doesn't top the charts in Formula 1 salary. Current champion Max Verstappen reigns supreme with a staggering $60 million annual salary. Following closely behind are Lewis Hamilton at $55 million and Fernando Alonso at $30 million.
Here's a glimpse into the earnings of other prominent Formula 1 drivers:
Charles Leclerc: $12 million
Sebastian Vettel: $15 million
Daniel Ricciardo: $15 million
Carlos Sainz: $8 million
Lando Norris: $5 million
George Russell: $3 million
The high-speed world of Formula 1 kicked off on March 5th with the Bahrain Grand Prix and culminates on November 26th at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The season promises heart-stopping races across the globe, from the vibrant streets of Monaco to the scorching sands of the United States Grand Prix.
With Sergio Pérez's talent and the elite competition within Formula 1, the 2024 season promises to be a thrilling ride. Stay tuned to witness the world's best drivers push their limits and their боли드s (bolidus, cars) to the absolute edge.
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