Pierre Gasly’s F1 Salary Compared to $44 Million+ Giants Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton; Look Away Charles Leclerc

Alpine announced Pierre Gasly as Fernando Alonso’s replacement for the 2023 season. The Spaniard, earlier this year, had decided to join Aston Martin on a multi-year contract. Alpine’s reserve driver, Oscar Piastri, was snatched by McLaren as their driver for next season, leaving the Enstone-based outfit with limited options.

Ex-Renault driver, Daniel Ricciardo, was on the list to partner with Esteban Ocon. But, Alpine’s Team Principal Otmar Szaufnauer decided to go with AlphaTauri ace Pierre Gasly.

Pierre Gasly’s Salary compared to Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and others

Alpine has signed a multi-million dollar deal with the Frenchman. Pierre Gasly is expected to earn over $14.5 million for the 2023 season, and a variable for the 2024 season. This will depend on the number of races conducted next year. It’s a staggering 8- figure amount which puts him in the same bracket as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are the highest earners. Both are reported to earn a whopping $44 million in 2023. The two heavyweights have been in a league of their own in the last few years. Therefore, any amount to retain them is justified.

Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso sit third and fourth with $22 million and 16.4 million, respectively. With Pierre at five, Charles Leclerc rounds off the Top 6 with a salary of $12 million.

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Pierre Gasly was left disheartened after Red Bull decided to give Sergio Perez an extension. But, the tables have turned for the Frenchman after the confirmation of his move to Alpine.

Pierre Gasly ecstatic about a move to Alpine

Pierre Gasly is one of the most talented drivers on the grid. But, the Frenchman hasn’t had the right machinery to compete with this season. Therefore, it was important for him to take a call. With a move to Red Bull off the table, Alpine seemed to be the best choice for Pierre.

Talking about his transfer, an elated Gasly said to Sky Sports, “It was a clear call and definitely very attractive. It felt the right time for me to take my own start and take my career on my own and start this incredible story with Alpine.”

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This move can make or break this talented Frenchman’s career. Will Pierre Gasly be able to deal with the pressure?