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F1 drivers of today are definitely overpaid – Marko
F1 drivers of today are definitely overpaid – Marko Two prominent F1 chiefs disagree over the issue of whether formula one drivers are grossly overpaid. It is believed top stars like Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel earn dozens of millions of dollars per season, which according to Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko is excessive. 'Basically, the drivers of today are definitely overpaid,' he told Germany's Sport Bild. 'Two reasons: First, there is only now a small risk of a serious accident or fatality. And second, young top talents like Verstappen or Wehrlein can easily take these current cars around tracks for 100 laps without effort. 'Previously, even a Vettel had...
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