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Millionaire: The salary that “Checo” Pérez receives at Red Bull


“Checo” Pérez is the fourth most profitable driver in Formula 1, according to Forbes.

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Sergio “Checo” Pérez has not only become one of the most talented competitors in Formula 1, he is also the best pilot in the history of Mexico , and in the face of such greatness, his achievements have been very well rewarded.

In less than five years the Mexican has gone from earning $ 213 thousand dollars to collect a grandiose sum of five million of dollars in this season of Formula 1, according to the report of Sports Inc .

CZECH PÉREZ, FOURTH HIGHEST PAID PILOT IN F1 🏁

According to Forbes, the Mexican will win in the 2021 about 18 million dollars, being the fourth highest paid driver in F1. 🇲🇽🏎️ pic.twitter.com/HNg4L7V0HI

– Intensamente Deportes (@INDeportesMX) July 21, 2021

But not everything ends there, as Forbes magazine places “Checo” as the fourth driver with the most earnings obtained in the 2021 , as it indicates that some $ has been made million.

This figure is broken down into the five million dollars he receives as part of his salary, plus $ 13 million corresponding to bonuses received . And if we count the earnings he has received in his entire career, the figure exceeds $ 37 millions.

In the 11 seasons that the Mexican has played in the top motorsport competition, has been associated with 21 brands from Mexico , and has had sponsors such as Force India, McLaren and Sauber.

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