I never understood why F1 drivers get paid so much. It can't be that hard to drive a fast car for a couple of hours every other Sunday afternoon.
They are supremely fit and committed sportsmen. Jenson Button recently did a casual London Marathon in between races in pretty competitive time. As Halix said your life is on the line every time you race. Think they are worth their money more than footballers that's for sure. Also Hamiltons upcoming £100m deal reflects his status as one of the most marketable sports stars of his generation. He is box office.
All true, although goodness knows why Hamilton is so marketable, always strikes me as trying way too hard to be cool, which is usually the quickest way to make yourself uncool.
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