F1's champion-elect is one of its lowest-paid drivers, but a Mercedes title bonus will change that
·Updated 4 hrs ago·41 pts
Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes title bonus could raise his 2026 earnings to nearly €10 million.
- Antonelli has a base salary of $2 million, significantly lower than his potential earnings with the bonus.
- The reported bonus highlights the disparity between his current pay and future potential as a champion-elect.
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