A 9th place finish could be worth 35 million dollars for Marussia

At the end of last season, we provided a detailed analysis of the impact of Marussia’s 10th place in the Constructors’ Championship. We pointed out that 2014 would be crucial for the future of Marussia and Caterham, as this season would decide who would be included in the valuable column 1 of the bonuses awarded by the FOM, equivalent to $35 million.

Indeed, this column 1 provides for an equitable distribution of funds among the top 10 teams. However, there is a particular clause to be part of it: having been in the top 10 for at least two seasons over the last three years. Until last year, it was Caterham that fell into this category.

But with its 10th place last year, Marussia positioned itself at the start of the season as a candidate for this valuable category. With the first points scored by the team, through Jules Bianchi, it is a big step towards securing 10th place in the championship that has been achieved.

Marussia can even afford to dream higher since the Frenchman’s points allow them to currently hold 9th place in the Constructors’ Championship, as Sauber has also been unable to score any points since the start of the championship.

Of course, nothing is over until the end of the championship, but no one can take away Marussia’s first points in its history. These are the first scored by one of the new teams introduced at the time by the FIA, which proves that the team and the driver have positioned themselves to take advantage of race circumstances that could work in their favor. Therefore, it is only fair and deserved the congratulations of the entire paddock at the end of the race. Before a possible big payout at the end of the season if the team maintains its rank…

With the participation of www.Racingbusiness.fr