Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton remains the highest paid Formula 1 driver in 2022.


Edition RacingNews365 published data on the earnings of Formula 1 drivers over the past season. When compiling, data obtained from various sources were taken into account. The journalists also consulted with several sources in the paddock to ensure maximum accuracy.


For the 2022 season, Hamilton earned $ 40 million, ahead of Max Verstappen, who received $ 35 million under a contract with Red Bull. Fernando Alonso closed the top three, who next year will replace Alpin with Aston Martin.





1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - $40 million - 2023 (term of contract)


2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 35-2028


3. Fernando Alonso (Alpin) - 20-2022


4. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) - 15-2022*


5. Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) - 15-2023 (2022)**


6. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 15-2025


7. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 12-2024


8. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) - 10-2024


9. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) - 10-2025


10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 10-open


11. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) - 10-2024


12. George Russell (Mercedes) - 5-2023


13. Esteban Ocon (Alpin) - 5-2024


14. Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri) - 5-2023 (2022)**


15. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) - 5-2023


16. Alex Albon (Williams) - 2-2024


17. Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) - 1-2023


18. Mick Schumacher (Haas) - 1-2022-12-19


19. Nicholas Latifi (Williams) - 1-2022


20. Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri) - 0. 75-2023


* - Sebastian Vettel retired


** - Riccardo and Gasly agreed to early termination of contracts



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