It’s no secret that there is plenty of money in Formula 1.
From the hefty cost of developing and maintaining cars to the non-stop globetrotting, there is no shortage of cash at play.
But what about the drivers themselves?
The Sporting News takes a look at what this year’s F1 stars are earning.
Who is the highest-paid F1 driver?
Note: These salaries and contract details are via RacingNews365. The figures are estimated basic salaries (USD) and do not account for performance bonuses or sponsorships.
F1 is a results-oriented business, so it’s no surprise that Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is reportedly the highest-paid driver on the grid.
The Dutchman is set to earn $65 million in 2025 as he chases his fifth successive drivers’ championship.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton sits closely behind Verstappen.
Following his high-profile switch to Ferrari, he is in line to receive a salary of $60 million this season.
Who is the lowest-paid F1 driver?
Naturally, rookie drivers are on smaller salaries.
While they earn considerably less compared to the top drivers, they are still paid well for their services.
Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) and Jack Doohan (Alpine) will both reportedly earn between $500k and $1 million in 2025.
Fellow rookies Liam Lawson (Red Bull) and Oliver Bearman (Haas) will take home $1 million, while Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) and Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) are on $2 million deals.
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Full list of F1 2025 driver salaries
Via RacingNews365
| Driver | Team | Salary (USD) |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | $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 |
| Alex Albon | Williams | $8 million |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | $7 million |
| Esteban Ocon | Haas | $7 million |
| Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $6 million |
| Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | $3 million |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | $2 million |
| Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | $2 million |
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $2 million |
| Oliver Bearman | Haas | $1 million |
| Liam Lawson | Red Bull | $1 million |
| Jack Doohan | Alpine | $500k-$1m |
| Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | $500k-$1m |
