Who Are The Top 5 Richest Drivers All Time?

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💰 F1 Riches - Ever wonder who are the richest drivers in F1 history? Here are the top 5 of all time.

1. Michael Schumacher: Widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers, Schumacher boasts a net worth of $600M.

2. Lewis Hamilton: Tied with Schumacher for world championship titles, Hamilton has a net worth of $285M.

3. Fernando Alonso: $260M, Alonso is one of the oldest F1 drivers in 2023. He's a two-time world champion.

4. Kimi Raikkonen: Former world champion, has a net worth of $250M.

5. Max Verstappen: Reigning world champion has a net worth of $210M.

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🧂 Toto a Little Salty - Wolff suggests 2021 F1 rules aimed to stop Mercedes from winning. Changes to floor regulations affected their performance, but Wolff emphasizes following rules and catching up rather than altering regulations. Read more

🛞 Drivers

🥇 Max Almost There - Verstappen's quest for a third F1 championship continues with 232 points up for grabs in the remaining eight races. He can't clinch the title at the Singapore GP. To secure the championship, he needs a lead of 206 points after Singapore, 180 after Japan, and 146 after Qatar. Checo lingers 146 points behind. Realistically, Qatar seems the likely destination for Verstappen's championship. Alonso and Hamilton are still mathematically in contention, but their chances are remote, requiring Verstappen-like winning streaks and a season implosion. Read more

🔥 Rookie Hot Seat - Williams rookie Logan Sargeant faces the daunting task of securing his future as he fails to match Albon’s performance. With just a few races left, he must demonstrate consistency and competitiveness to strengthen his case for a seat in 2024, amid a highly competitive driver market. Read more

✍️ Zhou Back for More - Guanyu's Alfa Romeo contract gets extended to 2024, securing his future alongside teammate Bottas. The move highlights Alfa Romeo's commitment to nurturing talent and continuity in their lineup. Read more

🏎 Teams

🤷‍♂️ 3 Drivers 2 Seats - Red Bull is facing a driver conundrum in its AlphaTauri team, thanks to Ricciardo's solid performances, Tsunoda showing improvement, and Liam Lawson impressing. Red Bull must decide how to accommodate three talented drivers in two seats for the next season. Read more

🔮 Aston Martin Looking Ahead - Their focus for their 2024 AMR24 Formula 1 car is on improving aerodynamic efficiency, addressing a lack of straight-line speed seen in the current AMR23 model. Read more

😳 Max Almost Went Mercedes - Toto Wolff revealed they nearly signed Verstappen as a young driver but couldn't secure a seat alongside Hamilton due to Nico Rosberg's presence. Verstappen eventually joined Red Bull, setting up a rivalry with Hamilton instead of becoming his teammate. What could have been… Read more

🇸🇬 Singapore GP Preview

Vital Stats

• Marina Bay Street Circuit, hosting the Grand Prix since 2008, spans 4.940km with no official lap record due to layout changes.

• Vettel and Hamilton share the record for most pole positions at 4, while Vettel boasts the most wins with 5.

•🥵 Drivers can lose up to 7 pounds in body weight during this grueling race.

• Safety Car probability stands at 100%, with a 33% chance of a Virtual Safety Car, based on the last 6 races. Should be interesting to see if this streak continues.

Fan Predictions and Driver Insights

• Verstappen is favored by fans, polling at just under 90% to win, followed by Sainz and Perez.

• Former driver Jolyon Palmer emphasized concentration and hydration.

Strategy and Set-Up Considerations

• Singapore's night race presents challenges such as intense heat, humidity, and a wall-lined layout.

• Teams must adapt to changes in set-up, lighting, and work hours.

• The circuit underwent redevelopment, reducing the number of corners and increasing the laps to 62.

Current Form and Contenders

• Red Bull is perfect this season with 14 wins in 14 races.

• Leclerc has performed well in recent Singapore GPs, securing pole positions.

• Oh and how could we forget the Street Circuit King… Checo! 🇲🇽

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📊 Standings