Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will both pay more than one million euros for their FIA super licences ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season. As per FIA regulations, drivers are charged a base fee plus an additional amount per World Championship point scored the previous year.

For 2026, the base super licence fee is €11,842, with an added €2,392 per point from the 2025 season. Norris tops the list after winning the world title with 423 points, resulting in a licence cost of €1,023,658, narrowly exceeding Verstappen’s €1,018,874. The difference is due to just two points separating them in the standings.

Oscar Piastri follows closely with a fee of €992,562, while George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton also face substantial costs. Rookie Kimi Antonelli’s licence totals €370,642 after his debut season.

Anthony Hamilton, the father of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, has announced the launch of a new racing series named HybridV10. The championship was unveiled via Instagram, where Hamilton outlined its vision and structure.

According to the announcement, HybridV10 will feature single-seater racing centred around V10 engines, combining competition with festival-style events held at global destinations. The series aims to restore what it describes as emotion, accessibility and authenticity in motorsport.

Hamilton stated that the championship is built on principles of real sound, real competition and disciplined cost control, with transparent structures and minimal complexity. He also highlighted fan participation as a core element of the concept.

The announcement followed Hamilton’s recent decision to join Instagram, where he explained his late entry into social media. Further details on timelines and teams have not yet been disclosed.

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