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Lewis Hamilton’s $80m fortune edges Max Verstappen as top-paid F1 driver in 2025
Lewis Hamilton has surpassed Max Verstappen as the highest-paid driver in Formula 1, securing a lucrative deal with Ferrari, a recent Forbes report reveals.
Hamilton’s estimated earnings for this year total $80 million, with a significant portion of $60 million stemming from salaries and bonuses with Ferrari.
His income is further bolstered by off-track endorsements, including partnerships with brands like Dior and Electronic Arts, generating an additional $20 million.
Hamilton now ranks 22nd on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes in 2025, tied with boxer Canelo Alvarez.
Meanwhile, Verstappen has dropped behind Hamilton to 24th on the list, expected to earn $78 million predominantly from Red Bull, supplemented by $6 million from endorsements.
Forbes notes that the threshold for inclusion on the list this year is $53.6 million, leaving out other F1 drivers such as Leclerc, Russell, Piastri, and Norris.
