Overview
- Max Verstappen tops the earnings list at $76 million, built on an estimated $65 million base plus performance bonuses.
- Lewis Hamilton places second at $70.5 million with $70 million in salary during a difficult first year at Ferrari that ended sixth in the standings.
- World champion Lando Norris earns $57.5 million, with about $18 million in base pay and the rest from bonuses tied to his title run.
- Oscar Piastri makes $37.5 million on a $10 million salary after seven wins, 16 podiums and a key role in the October constructors’ triumph.
- Charles Leclerc earns $30 million entirely from salary, Fernando Alonso takes $26.5 million after a slump to 10th, and George Russell makes $26 million as Mercedes’ lead with two wins.