\t\t\t\t\tLando Norris beats Max Verstappen to biggest F1 super license bill<\/p>\n
Lando Norris will have the biggest sum to pay for his FIA super license ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, having scored the most points last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For four consecutive years, Max Verstappen had received the largest bill, although this spot has been taken by Norris after falling two points short of the McLaren driver.<\/p>\n
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