This is the first time a McLaren driver has held the driver's title lead since Lewis Hamilton did at the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix

McLaren's Norris beat defending champion Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, in a close finish with the Dutchman hot on the heels of the British driver looking to land his first F1 title. It puts Norris top of the leaderboard after one week, and is the first time in more than 1,000 days that Verstappen has not been at the top looking down.

Key Takeaways Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen makes millions from F1. Verstappen has an estimated net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.Verstappen was the highest-paid F1 driver in 2024,