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Methodology
Tax calculations use Dutch 2026 Box 1 progressive rates (35.75% up to €38,883, 37.56% up to €78,426, and 49.50% above) applied to publicly reported F1 driver salaries from 2015–2026. Monaco levies 0% income tax on residents. The differential represents cumulative estimated savings.
Dutch Top Rate
49.50%
Monaco Rate
0%
Years Tracked
12
Annual Salary Data (EUR)
2015€277.000
2016€650.000
2017€3.000.000
2018€10.000.000
2019€13.500.000
2020€26.000.000
2021€42.000.000
2022€25.000.000
2023€70.000.000
2024€55.000.000
2025€76.000.000
2026€70.000.000