There’s no denying that substantial wealth exists out there.
Formula 1
.
From the
significant expense associated with producing and sustaining vehicles
Due to the constant international travel, funds are plentiful.
However, what about the drivers themselves?
The Sporting News
examines how much this year’s Formula 1 champions are making.
MORE:
Complete 2025 Formula 1 season timetable, schedule
Which Formula 1 driver has the highest salary?
Please be advised: These salaries and contractual specifics are provided by
RacingNews365
The numbers provided represent estimated base salaries (in USD) and do not include performance bonuses or sponsorships.
Formula 1 is a results-driven industry, so it’s not surprising that Red Bull focuses on performance.
Max Verstappen
Is said to be the most highly compensated driver on the grid.
The Dutch player is poised to receive
$65 million
In 2025, as he pursues his fifth consecutive drivers’ championship.
Lewis Hamilton, who has won seven world championships, trails just behind Verstappen.
After his highly publicized move to Ferrari, he is set to receive a salary of
$60 million
this season.
Which Formula 1 driver has the smallest salary?
Of course, beginner drivers typically receive lower pay.
Although they make significantly less than the leading drivers, they remain quite compensated for their work.
Isack Hadjar
(Racing Bulls) and
Jack Doohan
(Apparently), both (Alpine) are set to receive
ranging from $500K to $1 million
in 2025.
Newcomers Liam Lawson from Racing Bulls and Oliver Bearman from Haas will each receive $1 million. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes and Gabriel Bortoleto from Sauber have secured $2 million contracts.
Complete list of Formula 1 2025 driver earnings
Via
RacingNews365
|
Driver |
Team |
Salary (USD) |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | $65 million |
| Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $60 million |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $34 million |
| Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $25 million |
| Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | $20 million |
| Lando Norris | McLaren | $20 million |
| George Russell | Mercedes | $15 million |
| Carlos Sainz | Williams | $10 million |
| Pierre Gasly | Alpine | $10 million |
| Alex Albon | Williams | $8 million |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | $7 million |
| Esteban Ocon | Haas | $7 million |
| Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | $3 million |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | $2 million |
| Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | $2 million |
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $2 million |
| Oliver Bearman | Haas | $1 million |
| Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | $1 million |
| Jack Doohan | Alpine | $500k-$1m |
| Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | $500k-$1m |
