Rookie Salaries in Formula 1 Highlight Pay Disparities The 2025 Formula 1 season showcases significant pay differences between rookies and established stars. Newcomers like Isack Hadjar and Jack Doohan earn $500,000, while Kimi Antonelli and Gabriel Bortoleto receive $2 million. In contrast, veterans Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton command $65 million and $60 million, respectively, underscoring the sport's stark salary gap.1