World champion Max Verstappen rejects a salary limit in Formula 1. “That’s completely wrong. At present, Formula 1 is becoming more and more popular and everyone is making more and more money“said the Red Bull driver in Baku.
Verstappen demanded that drivers should continue to be able to participate in the increasing income without an upper limit. “They end up running the show and putting their lives on the line” said the Dutchman.
Verstappen one of the top earners
For some time there has been a discussion in Formula 1 that from 2023 the salary expenses for both regular drivers should not exceed 30 million dollars per year. Verstappen has a long-term contract with Red Bull and, alongside Lewis Hamilton, is one of the top earners in the racing series.
The 24-year-old warned that a salary cap could also deter young talent investors. These financiers often speculate on earning money from future Formula 1 contracts for their protégés. “If we get a limit, that would affect all junior series as well. And nobody wants that“said Verstappen.
