P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Forbes has revealed the highest-paid F1 drivers in 2025.
Forbes has released the list of the top-10 highest-paid F1 drivers of 2025, with Max Verstappen leading the pack at an estimated $76 million, despite not winning the championship. Lewis Hamilton secured the second spot with $70.5 million, followed by Lando Norris in third place with $57.5 million, boosted by his first-ever world championship win.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren’s driver, claimed the fourth spot with $37.5 million, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc earned $30 million. Fernando Alonso and George Russell rounded up the top 10 alongside Lance Stroll of Aston Martin.
The earning estimates are based on various sources, including financial documents and insider information, and do not account for additional income sources such as sponsorship deals or merchandise sales. This ranking provides an insight into the financial side of the Formula 1 world and the diverse earnings of its top-tier drivers.
