We all know F1 drivers earn a fortune but have you ever wondered how much does an F1 doctor earn – the salary of an F1 doctor
Working as an F1 doctor is the desired role for millions of medical professionals but the opportunity is reserved for only the best of the best. To become a Formula One doctor, one needs to choose a medical field to specialize in. Many FIA-certified medical professionals are working for F1, including medical doctors, sports psychologists, nutritionists, and osteopaths. Training programs bridge the gap for doctors going into motorsport.
F1 doctors earn a hefty amount of money per season. The average annual salary of an F1 doctor is approximately US$ 178,942. All doctors employed by Formula 1 have one thing in common – they are FIA certified. Of course, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body that seeks to promote safety, sustainability, and accessibility in motor sport. The FIA ensures that safe events are conducted globally.
How much do the pit crew staff in F1 earn?
The highest-paid person among Formula 1 pit crew staff is the crew chief. He’s the one who holds the most important duties regarding pit stops. The top racing teams in Formula 1 pay expensive salaries to their crew chief. Some teams pay contract-based salaries to the staff members.
After the crew chief, the refuelling person holds the most important responsibility of fueling the car according to laps strategy. A refuelling person earns $350,000 annually working with top F1 racing teams such as (Ferrari, Mclaren, BMW and Red Bull Racing).
After the refueling staff, the tire changers – who select the tires according to weather and circuit, are offered lucrative salaries. A single mistake in the selection of hard, soft, and wet tires can lead to major failures, and hence tire changers are selected very carefully.
Tire changers and carriers earn an estimated sum of $5,000 per race. But a report of GrandPrix in 2018 claimed that tire changers’ salary can be a maximum up to $2,500 per race. The salaries can differ depending on which team the crew engineers, tire changers and refuelling persons are working for.
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