Why would one willingly go around on a track for hours on end at speeds which is enough to kill a human being which sometimes affects their mental and physical state? Well, for starters, they’re good at it and it’s exhilarating! The massive paycheck that comes with this kind of job also doesn’t hurt.

While not many earn, in fact only one that too from the 2024 season onwards, as much as Max Verstappen does during an F1 season, it’s still good money. However, if you are Verstappen, who is one of the highest-paid F1 drivers in the sport’s history and collecting championship bonuses three years in a row, you would splurge. This is why we would like to talk about one of Verstappen’s most expensive vehicles, his $15 million private jet.

Let’s take a look at the $15 million private jet of Max Verstappen

Verstappen fancies himself some cars and, in fact, he has spent a massive $23 million on his collection. However, his car collection does not include his Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet. However, Verstappen did not need the riches he earned after the 2021 season to get his preferred ride of choice though.

Verstappen bought the 15-year-old Dassault Falcon-900EX from Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic for an estimated sum of $15 million in 2020. The investment was made probably keeping in mind the frequency of travel across the globe an F1 driver needs to indulge in during a season.

The Dutchman’s jet has become one of the most recognizable jets in the world thanks to its striking color scheme. His plane has a matte dark grey finish with orange graphics all across. If that wasn’t distinctive enough, the Dutchman added his logo on the tail of the plane. Apart from the fancy exterior, the Flacon is full of luxurious amenities and can accommodate 16 individuals at a time with a cruising speed of 545 mph.

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Perhaps why he chose a jet that went out of production in 2003, family-friendly and fast! However, let’s look at how much Verstappen is earning now and what dent a $15 million jet would put in his pocket today.

What is Max Verstappen’s annual salary after his mega contract in 2021?

Verstappen contract extension in 2021 is often termed as “mega” for two reasons. The first is obviously his salary, but the second is the length of his contract. The contract not only made him the highest earner on the grid but also tied him down with Red Bull till 2028, in the longest contract the sport has ever seen.

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Looking at the numbers, Verstappen started earning a mega $55 million per annum salary after he put pen to paper in 2021. This is the basic salary noninclusive of the endorsements and the bonuses he earns, of which he has plenty. Success does pay! In fact, Verstappen’s success has also made Red Bull a bigger brand and has even helped them bring on new sponsors.

So with Verstappen’s current salary alone, the Dutchman can get a fleet of private jets. We are sure he’s got better things to spend his money on, like his extremely expensive gaming setup.

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You just can’t tell anyone how to spend their money, right? Especially if it coming in a boat’s load.