Max Verstappen is not only being badly affected professionally and morally by Red Bull Racing's decline. The Dutchman is also losing serious money…
Verstappen hasn't won since the Spanish Grand Prix, meaning he could take home significantly less money than he did at this time last year. The driver's base salary is estimated at 45 million US dollars per year, with an additional 25 million in bonuses for race wins and the championship title in the 2023 season. Well, there's no need to worry that Verstappen will go broke this year either, but it's undeniable that fewer wins mean fewer bonuses. And losing the constructors' title would be a real blow...
"I know that every race he doesn't win, he loses a net million. We're talking about incredible money. Last year, the winds were blowing differently in every way, he was very successful, but this year, neither in terms of sport nor financially, the flag is not in his favor," said Ralf Schumacher.
