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New contracts shake up 2026 F1 pay table, RacingNews365 says

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RacingNews365 says new contracts have changed the 2026 F1 pay table, with its explainer running from rookie salaries to the top five.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · 12 Nov 2026, 17:21 · 1 min

New contracts have changed Formula 1’s 2026 salary picture, RacingNews365 says. Its explainer covers pay from rookies to the grid’s top five.

A Dutch-language RacingNews365 article says the gap is wide: some drivers earn tens of millions a year, while others receive only a fraction. It points readers to a video for its 2026 salary overview.

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SOURCEHow much do Formula 1 drivers get paid In 2026? | F1 ExplainerRacingNews365 English
SOURCEDit verdienen Verstappen en zijn F1-collega's in 2026RacingNews365 Nederland

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