Fernando Alonso: $51.3 million per year

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F1 is huge in Europe. Michael Schumacher used to be the highest paid "athlete" in the world when he was dominating the league. Looks like Fernando's taken over for him...

F1's Alonso to Drive for Renault in 2008 By PAUL LOGOTHETIS ? 5 hours ago
MADRID, Spain (AP) ? Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is heading back to Renault. The 26-year-old Spaniard announced his return to the French team Monday after a turbulent season at McLaren.
At Renault in 2005, Alonso became the youngest driver in F1 history to win the title. He repeated in 2006.
"I am delighted to be returning to Renault," Alonso said in a statement. "This is the team where I grew up as a driver in Formula One. Now it is time for us to begin a new chapter together."






Spanish media reported that Alonso would earn $51.3 million per season, though Renault would not confirm the figure.

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F1 is huge in Europe. Michael Schumacher used to be the highest paid "athlete" in the world when he was dominating the league. Looks like Fernando's taken over for him...



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51.3 mill a year??????And, Im wasting my time teaching and coaching the youth