The 10 richest F1 drivers of all-time | F1

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.

Lots of the F1 drivers with the most important internet worths have seen their funds accrue over many, a few years.

These are the richest F1 drivers of all-time, in accordance with figures estimated by GQ.

10. Alain Prost – £78m

The Frenchman additionally held the file for essentially the most F1 grand prix wins till, a few years later, Michael Schumacher smashed it.

Prost gained 4 F1 championships but in addition had a profession stuffed with controversy.

His rivalry with Ayrton Senna is the stuff of legend.

9. Eddie Irvine – £93m

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 internet price.

8. Mario Andretti – £101m

The American gained System One, IndyCar, Daytona 500, Nascar and World Sportscar Championship races.

The Andretti identify might but return to F1, as a crew run by Mario’s son Michael.

7. Sebastian Vettel – £109m

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 did not yield a lot on-track pleasure – but it surely did closely contribute to Vettel’s financial institution stability.

He ended his F1 profession final yr after two seasons at Aston Martin, though he is perhaps tempted right into a racing return within the World Endurance Championship in 2024.

6. Jenson Button – £117m

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 number of enterprise pursuits exterior of F1. He additionally works as a TV broadcaster for Sky.

5. Niki Lauda – £157m

The legendary driver gained 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

A staggeringly large contract when he first drove for Ferrari put the Iceman within the higher echelon of F1 earners.

Raikkonen has invested into property and likewise drove within the World Rally Championship and NASCAR, and is now a crew principal in motocross.

3. Fernando Alonso – £204m

Nonetheless going robust in 2023, Alonso’s longevity in F1 is the explanation for his hefty internet price. The 2-time world champion has notably pushed for Renault, Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine and now Aston Martin.

2. Lewis Hamilton – £223m

A few years of profitable F1 contracts – justified by his seven world championships – has totted up Hamilton’s financial institution stability. The brand new deal he penned to remain at Mercedes for 2 extra years will increase it additional. He additionally has main investments within the enterprise world together with on the Denver Broncos, and a vegan burger firm price £100m.

1. Michael Schumacher – £472m

The all-time sporting legend noticed his file seven F1 titles equalled by Hamilton. His spell at Ferrari stays iconic in F1, however can also be one of many best intervals by any sportsman at any crew.