Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri Fined €3 Million by FIA
Super Licence Fees for 2026 Season
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will incur super licence fees exceeding one million euros in the lead-up to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The FIA sets these fees, which consist of a base amount plus additional charges for each World Championship point earned in the prior year.
As of 2026, the base fee for a super licence is €11,842, along with a charge of €2,392 for each point accumulated in 2025. Lando Norris leads the financial tally after securing the world title with an impressive 423 points. His total fee amounts to €1,023,658, narrowly surpassing Verstappen’s cost of €1,018,874. The slight disparity in their totals stems from a mere two-point difference in the championship standings.
Oscar Piastri follows closely behind with a super licence fee of €992,562. Other notable drivers, including George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton, also face significant fees. Rookie driver Kimi Antonelli will pay €370,642 for his inaugural season, reflecting the growing financial stakes in Formula 1 racing.
Launch of HybridV10 Racing Series
Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, has unveiled plans for a new racing series dubbed HybridV10. This announcement was made via Instagram, where he shared insights into the championship’s vision and structure.
Hamilton’s initiative aims to feature single-seater racing powered by V10 engines, combining traditional competition with festival-style events across various global locations. The series seeks to reinstate emotion, accessibility, and authenticity in motorsport, areas Hamilton believes have been diluted in recent years.
“The championship is built on principles of real sound, real competition, and disciplined cost control,” Hamilton stated. He emphasized that the series will implement transparent structures to minimize complexity, alongside fostering fan participation as a central element of the concept.
Further details regarding timelines and participant teams are still forthcoming, as Hamilton recently joined Instagram, explaining his late entry into social media. The lack of specifics currently leaves the motorsport community eager for more information on this ambitious venture.
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