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[Saba Sports News] The Dutch magazine Quote has released its latest list of the top 500 richest people in the Netherlands. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen ranks 322nd on the list, making him the youngest person to enter it. According to estimates by the magazine, Verstappen’s net worth reaches €210 million. According to Forbes’ list of highest-earning athletes in 2024, Verstappen is the highest-earning F1 driver in 2024, ranking 17th overall, surpassing NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets and golfer Rory McIlroy. Forbes estimates that Verstappen earned $81 million in 2024, with $76 million coming from his contract with Red Bull and another $5 million from off-track activities such as endorsements. Some fans believe that Verstappen’s career has been very successful; he won his first F1 World Championship in 2021 and broke the record for most wins in a single season in 2022, securing back-to-back F1 World Championships early. Verstappen’s high income reflects his tremendous success and influence in the F1 field.