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Topics: Formula 1, Fan Reactions
Marcus Chan
Formula 1 fans have been reacting on social media after seeing Adrian Newey's reported hourly salary at Aston Martin.
Back in April 2024, the F1 world was shaken to its core after reports emerged that Newey was looking to leave Red Bull Racing.
In September, it was officially confirmed that the 66-year-old had joined Silverstone-based Aston Martin on a reported five-year contract.
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It was also claimed that Newey would become a shareholder as part of his new role.
The Englishman is often regarded as the greatest F1 car designer in the history of the sport, having been responsible for 14 championship-winning cars.
At the time, the BBC reported that Newey is set to earn up to £30 million per year, including bonuses and add-ons.
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On Monday, Newey officially started his new role as Managing Technical Partner at Aston Martin, and fans have been left gobsmacked by his hourly salary.
Taking the £30 million yearly salary from BBC's report into account, the 66-year-old is set to take home £2.5 million each month, £625,000 per week and £89,285 each day, meaning he will earn over £3,700 per hour.
Reacting on social media, one fan simply said: "Wow..."
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Another tweeted: "Deserves every penny - the greatest ever."
A third fan joked: "Does he get time and a half for overtime?"
Someone else wrote: "Guys made £20 grand before I’ve even got up."
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Speaking about his new role, Newey said to the BBC's Back at Base podcast: "I'm just looking forward to it and what will be, will be.
"The first target really is to get to know everybody here, understand how everybody works, and try to integrate myself with everybody."
He added: "It's talking to the drivers, it's talking to my fellow engineers, trying to bounce ideas off them. Getting that sort of creative flow going."
The 2025 F1 season will begin with the Australian Grand Prix, which will be held around Albert Park in Melbourne on March 16.