How much does a Formula 1 driver earn? Salaries vary between stars and rookies of the 2025 season – find out! (Instagram @f1)
Formula 1, one of the most renowned competitions in the world, continues to attract attention due to the high salaries of its drivers.
For the 2025 season, the champion Max Verstappen tops the list with $65 million, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who earns $60 million after his move from Mercedes to Ferrari.
Hamilton’s impact on the team is significant, considering his seven world titles, which justify his salary increase of $10 million compared to what he earned at Mercedes. Charles Leclerc, formerly Ferrari’s highest-paid driver, will earn $34 million, while Fernando Alonso, with his vast experience, will be paid $20 million.
Carlos Sainz, who swapped Ferrari for Williams, will earn $10 million, while his teammate Alexander Albon will receive $8 million.
The list of driver salaries for the 2025 season also includes Lando Norris and George Russell, earning $20 million and $15 million, respectively. Meanwhile, drivers like Pierre Gasly, Nico Hulkenberg, Esteban Ocon, Oscar Piastri, and Lance Stroll will receive amounts ranging from $10 million to $3 million.
Additionally, the category includes a new generation of drivers, with names like Gabriel Bortoleto and Kimi Antonelli, as well as rookies such as Olli Bearman, Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar, and Jack Doohan, whose salaries range from $500,000 to $2 million.
Among the rookies with the lowest salaries, the amounts vary between $500,000 and $1 million, reflecting the contract and visibility differences compared to more experienced drivers in the category.
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing): $65 million
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): $60 million
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): $34 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
- Alexander Albon (Williams): $8 million
- Nico Hulkenberg (Stake F1/Audi): $7 million
- Esteban Ocon (Haas F1): $7 million
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): $6 million
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin): $3 million
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Stake F1/Audi): $2 million
- Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls): $2 million
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes): $2 million
- Oliver Bearman (Haas): $1 million
- Liam Lawson (Red Bull Racing): $1 million
- Jack Doohan (Alpine): $500,000 / $1 million
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls): $500,000 / $1 million
Source: O Globo | Photo: Instagram @f1 | This content was created with AI assistance and revised by the editorial team
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