Have you ever wondered how much a Formula 1 car costs? To be able to reach unreal speeds during races and still maintain stability, the equipment must be very expensive, right?
And you wouldn’t be wrong to think that way. In fact, a Formula 1 car is probably more expensive than you can imagine. While the exact value may vary depending on the equipment it has, it’s good to think big when estimating.
For example, a pair of wings can cost $200,000, while a steering wheel can cost more than $50,000, according to Red Bull. Depending on the type, a single engine can cost up to $10 million.
According to Red Bull, a Formula 1 car can cost, on average, between $12 and $15 million. Therefore, an honest estimate for a Formula 1 car is around $14 million.
During the 2022 season, Formula 1 teams received a budget of $145.6 million for expenses, but it is worth noting that this amount was not intended for just one car.
Instead, the money could be used for building the driver’s car. However, the budget also included other expenses, “except for driver salaries and some other exceptions,” according to Red Bull.
Currently, the record for the most expensive Formula 1 car still belongs to Mercedes, with its $31.8 million car with which Juan Manuel Fangio became world champion in 1954.
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