Success in Formula 1 is expensive, and a strong driver is the most important factor in this success. Leading Formula 1 drivers have always made a lot of money by receiving money from teams and advertising contracts.
Based on publicly available information, GQ journalists have compiled a list of the ten richest racers of all time, former and current.
Ten richest Formula 1 drivers
| Racer | Years of performances | Stands |
| 1. Michael Schumacher | 1991 – 2012 | $604 million |
| 2.Lewis Hamilton | 2007 – present | $285 million |
| 3. Fernando Alonso | 2001–present | $261 million |
| 4. Niki Lauda | 1971 – 1985 | $200 million |
| 5. Kimi Raikkonen | 2001 – 2021 | $183 million |
| 6. Jenson button | 2000 – 2017 | $150 million |
| 7. Sebastian Vettel | 2007 – 2022 | $140 million |
| 8. Mario Andretti | 1968 – 1982 | $129 million |
| 9.Eddie Irvine | 1993 – 2002 | $119 million |
| 10. Alain Prost | 1980 – 1993 | $100 million |
Source: F1 News
I am Christopher Clyde, an experienced journalist and content writer with a passion for sports. I have been writing about Formula 1 news for the past five years and am currently employed as an author at athletistic.com, one of the top sports websites in the US.
