Formula 1 drivers traditionally appear on various lists of the richest athletes due to their high salaries. Some not only receive income from performances on the track, but also develop their own business, increasing their capital.
PlanetF1 has ranked the 12 richest active Formula 1 drivers by net worth in 2024. As you might have guessed, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was the richest. Thanks to 17 full seasons in Formula 1, prize and sponsorship payments, and involvement in business, he was able to earn a fortune of $285 million.
Net Worth of Richest Active Formula 1 Drivers
| Racer | Team | Capital amount |
| L. Hamilton | Mercedes | $285 million |
| F. Alonso | Aston Martin | $260 million |
| M. Verstappen | Red Bull | $210 million |
| D.Riccardo | RB | $96 million |
| S.Perez | Red Bull | $75 million |
| S.Leclerc | Ferrari | $50 million |
| L. Walk | Aston Martin | $50 million |
| K. Sainz | Ferrari | $47 million |
| P.Gasly | Alps | $33 million |
| L. Norris | McLaren | $30 million |
| V. Bottas | Sauber | $30 million |
| K.Magnussen | Hare | $30 million |
Source: F1 News
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