The four-time champion sits atop the grid as Formula 1’s highest earner, commanding a massive salary and bonuses while fueling rumors about his future beyond Red Bull.
Max Verstappen is 28 years old, but he has achieved great success both personally and financially. The Red Bull Racing driver had his first child with his partner Kelly Piquet and won his fourth consecutive Formula 1 World Championship in 2014, making him one of the most successful drivers of his generation and considered by many to be one of the greatest of all time.
Money worries haven't influenced the young Dutchman's mindset, and he has stated on many occasions that money is not a determining factor in making decisions about his future. It's worth remembering that Verstappen has been surrounded by rumors about a possible departure from Red Bull Racing or a potential move to Mercedes.
Nevertheless, Max has amassed a huge fortune in recent years. Reportedly, the Limburg-born driver is currently the highest-paid driver on the Formula 1 grid. In 2020, he signed a three-year contract extension with Red Bull Racing, keeping him with the Austrian powerhouse until the end of 2028.
His salary with the team is now said to exceed €52 million per season. According to information revealed by Celebrity Net Worth, Verstappen earns almost €64 million working for Red Bull Racing; of that, €41 million is salary and €23 million is bonuses. With all his collaborations, Verstappen earns more than €76 million.
This reflects the importance of the Dutch driver to the Austrian team and why the team has focused its project on Verstappen for many years, something that drivers like Sergio Pérez have already experienced in the past. Although it may seem unfair from the outside, the sporting and financial results have vindicated Red Bull, and this is why Max's renewal is crucial.
What is Max Verstappen's net worth?
In total, Celebrity Net Worth estimates his wealth at €190 million, and his salary at Red Bull alone will increase this figure to €250 million when his contract ends. Therefore, this is an example of a driver driven by the love of motorsport and the passion to win, not by the financial gain from a multi-million dollar contract.
It's an atypical case in Formula 1, where sponsors and money play a much more significant role in team decisions and the future of drivers. The Limburg-born driver has several lucrative collaborations. For example, in the past he has partnered with Heineken, EA Sports, and Viaplay.
Verstappen also sells his own merchandise online and has his own well-run physical store. In addition, the four-time world champion owns a racing team that competes in endurance racing.
