It’s no surprise that F1 racers make a sweet salary for their job, and some of the most successful drivers have enjoyed huge paydays over the years. But, for the drivers who have managed to seal deals bigger than usual, they have secured their place on this list of the top five highest paid F1 racers of this year.
#1: Max Verstappen
Driving for Team Redbull, Verstappen is a 25-year-old Dutch and Belgian driver expected to make £45m this year. As he works to hopefully win his third consecutive title in the 2023 F1 World Championship, he could also be looking at an even bigger contract when his current one expires in 2024. But one thing is for sure and that is that Verstappen will not be short on cash any time soon.#2: Lewis Hamilton
Although not making nearly as much as Verstappen, this Mercedes driver is set up to make £29m this year and many headlines. As a two-time F1 champion, it's no surprise that Hamilton has managed to secure himself such a high-paying contract and is likely that he will continue doing so should he renew his contract following his current one. Either way, with a promising track record backed by one of the biggest F1 salaries, it's safe to say that Lewis Hamilton could be worth betting on through this new UK sports betting site.#3: Charles Leclerc
Of course a member of Team Ferrari would make our list, and spoiler, Leclerc is not the only one! With an expected earning of £20m this season, Charles Leclerc is one of the most successful racers on this list, with wins in Bahrain and Italy during his first season with Ferrari. Plus, as one of the younger drivers, Leclerc could be lining up to continue raking in large sums of money as he continues to race with the team (or others).#4: Lando Norris
Known for his fun-loving personality and his impressive performance on the track, Norris is set to make £17m this season while driving for Team McLaren. Although not as well-funded or experienced as some of the other drivers on this list, Norris has still managed to secure himself a hefty salary that can only grow further should he keep up with his current success.#5: Carlos Sainz
This list would not be complete if we didn't feature the second Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainz. Preparing to take home £10m after this racing reason, Sainz is a racer that quickly made headlines when he joined the team after leaving McLaren. Today, Carlos has taken the seat formerly belonging to the well-known Sebastian Vettel who himself had a steady salary as well until his retirement from the sport in 2022.Final Thoughts
Most people could only dream of making dozens of millions of pounds in a year, but for these five F1 racers, it's a reality. So, feeling like F1 racing just might be up your alley after reading these crazy salaries? Us too!
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