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F1: in Abu Dhabi the'last dinner of the drivers, three do not show up

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As they do every year, before the’last GP of the season, Formula 1 drivers get together for a’last dinner together. A tradition that has lasted for quite some time. So, before the decisive Abu Dhabi GP, with the title of F1 World Champion at stake, here are the 20 drivers from the 10 teams in the paddock gathered for the classic end-of-season dinner. Actually, not quite all 20 drivers attended the’event.

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Alex Albon (Williams): $8 million. The Thai Williams driver is in the top 10 highest paid
Pierre Gasly (Alpine): $10 million. The French driver came in double digits with Alpine.
Carlos Sainz (Williams): $10 million. The'former Ferrari driver has a sizable contract with Williams
George Russell (Mercedes): $15 million. The Briton is the number one driver for Mercedes
Oscar Piastri (McLaren): $20 million. The Australian driver is the sixth highest paid in the circus
Lando Norris (McLaren): $20 million. The British driver has the same salary as teammate
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): $20 million. The veteran Spanish driver is the fourth highest paid
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): $34 million. The Monegasque driver is in his seventh year at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): $60 million. With victory bonuses (never triggered in 2025), the British driver could become the highest paid in the future
Max Verstappen (Red Bull): $65 million. The four-time world champion has the most lucrative contract in the'entire grid

Lewis Hamilton, the veteran of the group, could not miss it. These kinds of initiatives always see him in the front row. Despite an unsuccessful season, the seven-time World Champion appeared in high spirits: “Here’s the Class of 2025. We are the only people in the world who do what we do, and for that we are incredibly fortunate. I’m grateful for this group of drivers that I have the privilege of racing against, and even though we’re opponents, there’s nothing but respect between us, and I’m proud to be able to call them friends. We hope to give you a great last race of the season,” his post complete with a group photo.

Group missing three drivers who decided not to attend the event. In particular, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll from Aston Martin’Aston Martin and Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg were absent. Many comments were made by the various drivers. Charles Leclerc emphasized the beauty of the initiative&#8217. Ironic Lando Norris who specified how no one threw any food. After the nice dinner, now everyone is focused for the’last act of a season that, precisely in Abu Dhabi, will reach its maximum hype. Who between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will win the World Championship? Three drivers in the running for the most important title. At the table they joked and laughed, now, however, wearing their helmets, they will not discount any opponent.

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