Verstappen will face a hefty fee for his superlicence next year following his successful 2023 season in Formula 1. A superlicence is required by all F1 drivers to compete in the upcoming season and the cost is dictated by how successful they have been in the previous year.
The three-time world champion has won 19 of the 22 races this year which result in a massive charge from the FIA for him to compete again next year. The Dutchman will be reportedly forced to pay over €1 million to secure his superlicence for the 2024 season following his staggering success.
Verstappen finished the season with 575 points in 2023, which is the most points ever secured by a driver in a season. However, Verstappen’s dominance has left the driver with an eye-watering cost to ensure he can drive next year.
The Dutchman had previously branded the costs as “absurd” and he added: “I don’t think it’s right that we have to pay so much. It’s not the case in other sports either. And there are more and more races.”
What is a superlicence?
An FIA superlicence is the highest type of licence available and is a mandatory requirement by any driver who wants to compete in Formula 1. The licence is awarded to drivers by the F1 governing body, the FIA.
The superlicence was first introduced in the 1990s, but a governing age was added in 2015, following Verstappen’s debut in 2015. Verstappen was 17 years and 166 days old when he first made his F1 debut, with the FIA adding the rule to prevent potentially unsafe and inexperienced drivers from competing.
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Max Verstappen, Toro Rosso
How do you get a superlicence?
Drivers must complete a series of requirements to be rewarded their superlicence, including being at least 18 years old when they would first compete in F1, hold a valid driving licence and pass an FIA theory test of the F1 sporting codes and regulations.
Those who have held a superlicence for the previous three seasons are still eligible to apply for a new one if they plan to make their return to F1. This means that drivers such as Nyck De Vries, who was dropped from AlphaTauri in the first half of the 2023 season, could reapply for their superlicence and make his F1 return in the next few years.
How much does a superlicence cost?
The mandatory superlicence reportedly consists of a €10,400 base figure that every driver must pay to ensure they can compete in the following season. There is also a reported…
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