SUMMARY
- With a hefty $50 million salary, Max Verstappen tops the F1 wealth chart, dethroning Lewis Hamilton.
- Verstappen's opulent lifestyle unfolds in his $16 million Monaco penthouse.
With a base salary of about $50 million, Max Verstappen is one of the richest drivers on the grid. The 26-year-old driver has officially replaced Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton from the top spot of the wealthy list in F1. However, it all came together as a result of the driver’s hard work. So, it is natural for him to live an extravagant life in Monaco, the city that has earned the nickname of “Billionaires’ Playground” and lives up to it.
Verstappen, born on the Belgium-Netherlands border, has been a motorsports sensation. Since his joining at Red Bull in 2016, he became the youngest Grand Prix winner 2016 and claimed back-to-back championships with the latest one in 2023. His steep rise in performance and fame earned him a record-breaking contract with the Bulls which will keep him affiliated with the team until 2028.
The Dutchman spent his big bucks in $16 million Monaco home
Being a leading figure in a sport synonymous with luxury, Verstappen enjoys spending his wealth on a lavish lifestyle. The driver’s opulent lifestyle is showcased in his $16 million luxury apartment in Monaco. Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, this million-dollar home featured in a cartoon tour on Red Bull’s website. His apartment is neighboring to drivers such as Hamilton and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.
Drunk Max Verstappen trying to enter his house in Monaco pic.twitter.com/157QtE6EQw
— SportsMoments4All (@SportMoments4Al) December 20, 2020
Through social media, Verstappen unveils his daily life in Monaco, portraying his rented penthouse in the Fontvielle district. Despite its unassuming exterior, the penthouse offers a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea while an elegant interior with white walls and wooden floors. It seems like the driver spends a majority of his time working out near the balcony or hosting friends in the seemingly compact living room.
Other than this magnificent apartment, he is one of the few F1 drivers to own a private jet which allows him to travel from one Grand Prix event to another. Nevertheless, this space harmonizes simplicity with luxury, serving as a genuine reflection of Verstappen’s personality.
The unending list of luxe possessions owned by Max Verstappen
The reigning champion has a big garage as he owns some of the best cars in the market. His passion for speed extends beyond the racetrack while possessing a fleet of high-end cars for leisurely drives. The Dutch racing sensation boasts an impressive collection featuring the $170,000 Audi R8. This car by the German manufacturers is a perfect blend of style and innovation in a supercar.
Max Verstappen driving Aston Martin Valkyrie 🥶 What’s his next side quest? pic.twitter.com/65yj9r3lZF
— F1 TROLL (@f1trollofficial) August 19, 2023
Apart from that, the Red Bull driver owns the super-fast Bugatti Chiron, Ferrari Monza SP2, Jaguar F-type, Lamborghini Aventador, Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG, and Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Additionally, his garage proudly houses four Aston Martins. Among these vehicles is the Valkyrie, a collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull, valued at a staggering $4.5 million.