F1 is a sport that rewards its drivers handsomely, as the posh properties in Monaco can attest to.
There is no such thing as a scarcity of cash flowing about within the big-time offers that present F1 drivers are tied to, and that icons of earlier eras loved.
Most of the F1 drivers with the largest web worths have seen their funds accrue over many, a few years.
These are the richest F1 drivers of all-time, in keeping with figures estimated by GQ.
10. Alain Prost – £78m
Alain Prost (FR), Workforce Precept, Prost Grand Prix. French Grand Prix, 27…
The Frenchman additionally held the document for probably the most F1 grand prix wins till, a few years later, Michael Schumacher smashed it.
Prost received 4 F1 championships but additionally had a profession filled with controversy.
His rivalry with Ayrton Senna is the stuff of legend.
9. Eddie Irvine – £93m
Eddie Irvine (GBR) on the Amber Lounge Trend Present. Formulation 1 World…
The Northern Irishman competed in F1 between 1993 and 2002, and was the 1999 runner-up representing Ferrari.
Irvine additionally constructed a mega-successful property portfolio which contributed to his web value.
8. Mario Andretti – £101m
– Mario Andretti
The American received Formulation One, IndyCar, Daytona 500, Nascar and World Sportscar Championship races.
The Andretti identify might but return to F1, as a group run by Mario’s son Michael.
7. Sebastian Vettel – £109m
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Sebastian Vettel (GER)…
The German is a four-time F1 champion after spearheading Crimson Bull’s first run of success within the sport.
A later run with Ferrari didn’t yield a lot on-track pleasure – but it surely did closely contribute to Vettel’s financial institution steadiness.
He ended his F1 profession final 12 months after two seasons at Aston Martin, though he may be tempted right into a racing return within the World Endurance Championship in 2024.
6. Jenson Button – £117m
Jenson Button (GBR) Sky Sports activities F1 Presenter / Williams Racing Senior…
The 2009 F1 world champion was on an enormous contract whereas at McLaren, who he joined after his title-winning success with Brawn.
Button has a bunch of enterprise pursuits exterior of F1. He additionally works as a TV broadcaster for Sky.
5. Niki Lauda – £157m
– Niki Lauda (AUT) Mercedes Non-Government
The legendary driver received three F1 championships, driving for McLaren and Ferrari most notably.
He additionally wrote books, owned and offered an airline, and was the inspiration alongside James Hunt for the movie ‘Rush’.
4. Kimi Raikkonen – £143m
– Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C38 driving the historic 1950…
A staggeringly massive contract when he first drove for Ferrari put the Iceman within the higher echelon of F1 earners.
Raikkonen has invested into property and in addition drove within the World Rally Championship and NASCAR, and is now a group principal in motocross.
3. Fernando Alonso – £204m
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Workforce on the grid. Formulation 1 World…
Nonetheless going robust in 2023, Alonso’s longevity in F1 is the rationale for his hefty web value. The 2-time world champion has notably pushed for Renault, Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine and now Aston Martin.
2. Lewis Hamilton – £223m
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formulation 1 World Championship, Rd 17,…
A few years of profitable F1 contracts – justified by his seven world championships – has totted up Hamilton’s financial institution steadiness. The brand new deal he penned to remain at Mercedes for 2 extra years will enhance it additional. He additionally has main investments within the enterprise world together with on the Denver Broncos, and a vegan burger firm value £100m.
1. Michael Schumacher – £472m
– Michael Schumacher (GER), Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Workforce, MGP
The all-time sporting legend noticed his document seven F1 titles equalled by Hamilton. His spell at Ferrari stays iconic in F1, however can be one of many biggest durations by any sportsman at any group.
