Top 10 Richest Formula 1 Drivers
The ten richest drivers on the 2026 Formula 1 grid. Lewis Hamilton leads by a wide margin, with Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso behind him. Retired greats such as Michael Schumacher sit outside this ranking because their fortunes are reported through different estimates.
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The ranking at a glance
The top three in this ranking, based on our dated estimates.
The richest formula 1 drivers
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Lewis HamiltonRace salary, bonuses and long-term Mercedes and Ferrari deals · Nov 3, 2026$580M - 2
Max VerstappenRace salary and bonuses under the Red Bull contract · Nov 3, 2026$305M - 3
Fernando AlonsoRace salary across five teams plus endurance and sponsor income · Nov 3, 2026$260M - 4
Charles LeclercFerrari salary and performance bonuses · Nov 3, 2026$100M - 5
Lando NorrisMcLaren salary and performance bonuses · Nov 3, 2026$80M - 6
Sergio PerezRed Bull salary years and the current Cadillac contract · Nov 3, 2026$70M - 7
Carlos SainzFerrari and Williams salaries plus rallying family business ties · Nov 3, 2026$50M - 8
Lance StrollRace salary at Aston Martin and family business background · Nov 3, 2026$50M - 9
Oscar PiastriMcLaren salary and performance bonuses · Nov 3, 2026$50M - 10
George RussellMercedes salary and performance bonuses · Nov 3, 2026$40M
| Rank | Person | Estimated net worth | Main wealth source | Estimate date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $580M | Race salary, bonuses and long-term Mercedes and Ferrari deals | ||
| 2 | $305M | Race salary and bonuses under the Red Bull contract | ||
| 3 | $260M | Race salary across five teams plus endurance and sponsor income | ||
| 4 | $100M | Ferrari salary and performance bonuses | ||
| 5 | $80M | McLaren salary and performance bonuses | ||
| 6 | $70M | Red Bull salary years and the current Cadillac contract | ||
| 7 | $50M | Ferrari and Williams salaries plus rallying family business ties | ||
| 8 | $50M | Race salary at Aston Martin and family business background | ||
| 9 | $50M | McLaren salary and performance bonuses | ||
| 10 | $40M | Mercedes salary and performance bonuses |
Behind the fortunes
A closer look at each name on this list: how the money was made and where it sits today.
1. Lewis Hamilton
$580MLewis Hamilton has earned more from Formula 1 than any driver before him, and his move to Ferrari in 2025 kept him at the front of the salary table. His fortune sits at the top of the current grid.
View Lewis Hamilton's profile2. Max Verstappen
$305MMax Verstappen turned a prodigious start into four consecutive world championships with Red Bull. He now earns more per season than any other driver and has committed to the team until 2030.
View Max Verstappen's profile3. Fernando Alonso
$260MFernando Alonso won two championships with Renault and has raced in Formula 1 for over twenty years, the longest career of anyone on the current grid. His career earnings are second only to Hamilton.
View Fernando Alonso's profile4. Charles Leclerc
$100MCharles Leclerc joined Ferrari in 2019 and has become the team’s long-term reference point. His salary puts him among the top earners in Formula 1 well before his thirtieth birthday.
View Charles Leclerc's profile5. Lando Norris
$80MLando Norris came through McLaren’s junior programme and became the team’s leading driver, with a long contract and a fast-growing commercial profile behind him.
View Lando Norris's profile6. Sergio Perez
$70MSergio Perez became the first Mexican driver to win a Grand Prix and spent four seasons at Red Bull. He is now part of Cadillac’s entry, with a deal that runs to the end of 2029.
View Sergio Perez's profile7. Carlos Sainz
$50MCarlos Sainz spent four years at Ferrari, winning races and finishing consistently ahead of midfield rivals. He moved to Williams in 2025 as the team rebuilds around him.
View Carlos Sainz's profile8. Lance Stroll
$50MLance Stroll races for Aston Martin, the team his father leads. His personal fortune is separate from the family’s much larger business wealth.
View Lance Stroll's profile9. Oscar Piastri
$50MOscar Piastri won the junior categories in consecutive seasons and moved straight into Formula 1 with McLaren. His earnings have risen sharply with his results.
View Oscar Piastri's profile10. George Russell
$40MGeorge Russell came through Williams and took his first win for Mercedes in Brazil in 2022. He is now the team’s senior driver, with a contract to the end of 2027.
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How this list is compiled
Every entry is pulled from our shared profile dataset and sorted by estimated net worth in US dollars. Each estimate adds up documented assets, such as reported contracts, endorsement income, company stakes and property, and subtracts known debts. These are editorial estimates, not financial advice.
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