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Top 10 Highest Paid F1 Drivers
They are some of the best drivers in the world. They drive open-wheel
cars at more than 200 miles per hour and navigate corners at blinding
speeds. The cars are practically jet planes racing on land. Even the
street legal super cars made by Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini would
not be able to hold a candle against F1 cars. To drive these vehicles
require a special breed of men. The very best among them make up the top
10 highest paid Formula One drivers in the world.
World's Richest Sports Teams
The world's biggest sports teams appeal to both local and global fans, earning and spending fantastical sums of money.
Manchester United
English Premier League power Manchester United is the world’s most valuable sports team, worth $1.86 billion. The finances of Manchester United
continue to look up. This season marked the first year of its new shirt
sponsorship with Aon, worth $32 million annually over four years. It
represents a 50% bump from its prior deal with AIG. The team is
reportedly in line to get a similar increase for its merchandise deal
with Nike, which already pays United nearly $40 million per year.
World’s Oldest Marathoner
Fauja Singh, who is 101 years old and lives in London, just finished his last competitive race. Singh has decided to hang up his sneakers after completing eight marathons since 2000. He said, "I am happy that I am retiring at the top of the game, but I am sad that the time has come for me to not be part of it." He no longer plans to run competitively, but he said he will run for charities if asked. Singh began running marathons after suffering from a bout of depression when he lost his wife and his fifth son. In 2011, Singh became the oldest full-marathon runner after completing the Toronto marathon in 5 hours and 40 minutes.
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