India, Feb. 9 -- The 2025 Formula One season is scheduled to begin next month, with Australia to host the first Grand Prix of the new campaign. Max Verstappen reigned supreme last season as he bagged his fourth Drivers' Championship title in a row, getting past a late challenge from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

But ahead of the new season, Verstappen knows that he will face stiff competition from Lewis Hamilton, who moved to Ferrari.

Going into the new season, Verstappen earns around 65 million dollars approximately, and Hamilton reportedly earns 60 million dollars. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc is third in the list, and receives approximately 34 million dollars and has Hamilton as his new teammate.

Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris receiv...