You can only drive in Formula 1 if you hold a super licence. This special racing licence also imposes a special 'super licence tax' on F1 drivers that is calculated per F1 point achieved. So for Max Verstappen, there will be a hefty reckoning this year. Article continues under ad 'F1 drivers can contribute more to their own safety' In 2008, it was decided by former driver and then FIA president Max Mosley that the amount for the annual renewal of the super licence needed to go up significantly. In 2007, drivers were still paying 1725 euros annually, they were also charged 456 euros for every F1 point they gained. That fee was drastically increased the following year. From then on, drivers...
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