Red Bull Racing · 2026 season
Max Verstappen Salary 2026
Max Verstappen earns a reported $70m base salary at Red Bull Racing in 2026 — up to $90m with bonuses, with 279 championship points and 3 wins so far this season. That is $250.9k of salary per point.
Max's salary breakdown
| Period | Pay (Calculated) |
|---|---|
| Per month | $5,833,333 |
| Per week | $1,346,154 |
| Per day | $192k |
| Per hour | $8k |
| Per race | $2,916,667 |
Salary history
| Season | Team | Base salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Toro Rosso | $277k |
| 2016 | Toro Rosso / Red Bull | $553k |
| 2017 | Red Bull | $6.78m |
| 2019 | Red Bull | $16m |
| 2020 | Red Bull | $25m |
| 2021 | Red Bull | $25m |
| 2022 | Red Bull | $40m |
| 2023 | Red Bull | $45m |
| 2024 | Red Bull | $60m |
| 2025 | Red Bull | $65m |
| 2026 | Red Bull | $70m |
Teammate comparison
Max Verstappen earns $70m at Red Bull Racing; teammate Isack Hadjar earns $7.5m — a gap of $62.5m. Isack Hadjar has 122 points to Verstappen's 279.
Contract notes
Extension announced Aug 2026: reported $104.9m/yr (€92m) for 2027–2030, a $419.6m base deal.
How this figure is sourced
The $70m base figure is labelled Reported. It is published by named F1 reporting (RacingNews365 survey, cross-checked with Forbes/Sportico) — teams never confirm salaries. Points and wins are official championship data after the São Paulo Grand Prix (8 Nov 2026). Last checked 15 November 2026.
FAQs
How much does Max Verstappen make in 2026?
Max Verstappen's base salary at Red Bull Racing is $70m (reported), rising to $90m if all reported bonuses are hit.
When does Max Verstappen's contract end?
The current deal runs through the end of 2030.
How much does Max Verstappen earn per race?
About $2.92m per race across the 24-round 2026 calendar (Calculated from base salary).
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