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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72964

Last season drivers were unhappy about a price hike from 1,725 Euros plus 456 Euros per point for the licences, to 10,000 Euros plus 2,000 Euros per point for the 2008 season.

The price of a licence has increased by 400 Euros (to 10,400 Euros), while drivers must pay an extra 100 Euros ( to 2100 Euros) per point scored. There is also a 2,720 Euros compulsory insurance charge.

Although the 2009 increases are purely the result of inflation, it is understood that the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) is deeply unhappy about the price increase. Under the current fees, world champion Lewis Hamilton will have to pay 218,920 Euros for his licence fees this year.
Bernie and the FIA bandits are nothing more than blood-sucking leeches.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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yeah I love the fact they they have to pony up money when they win.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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How much are the driver's paid each season?
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gomarlins3' date='Jan 25 2009, 11:44 PM
How much are the driver's paid each season?
Does it matter?

Doesn't the FIA make enough? 300k Euro for a license? WTF?!?!
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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i think its justified as they are a but an elite few.

I'm sure past drivers wanting in like Takuma Sato would have no problems paying.

I'm sure those drivers who had to pay for their seat on the team wouldn't haven any problem either..

so they should have no problem "ponying up" as they make enough.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Yes, F1 is a complete joke.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gomarlins3' date='Jan 25 2009, 11:44 PM
How much are the driver's paid each season?
Some drivers barely make half a mill.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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And some looked overpaid...
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