an absolutely insane amount (€92 million a season, up to €115 million with bonuses)

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There really isn’t any team that will match or offer better wages. McLaren and Ferrari don’t seem interested in replacing their current lineups anytime soon. Mercedes was probably his best bet but either negotiations didn’t go anywhere or there was no genuine interest in the first place.

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Because his asshole dad finally got Christian Horner fired

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