F1 drivers’ salaries for 2022 have been revealed. Compared to 2021, the numbers have increased significantly.
All people who are privy to the world of Formula 1 know that one season can make a driver a millionaire. This is, of course, due to the fact that players receive really huge salaries.
It is currently known how much money they will earn for the 2022 season. Interestingly, many of them will receive a higher salary than in 2021.
At the very top, of course, is Lewis Hamilton
Below you can see the table that shows the salaries of F1 drivers. Of course, Lewis Hamilton is at the top of the list, followed closely by Max Verstappen. The leading Mercedes rider received the biggest raise, as much as $ 10 million. His teammate George Russel may also be pleased, as he will receive as much as $ 5 million instead of $ 1 million as in 2021.
| Position | Team | Driver | 2022 Earnings | 2021 Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | $40 mln | $30 mln |
| 2. | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | $25 mln | $25 mln |
| 3. | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | $20 mln | $20 mln |
| 4. | Aston Martin | Sebastian Vettel | $15 mln | $15 mln |
| 5. | McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo | $15 mln | $15 mln |
| 6. | Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | $12 mln | $12 mln |
| 7. | Ferrari | Carlos Sainz | $10 mln | $10 mln |
| 8. | Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Bottas | $10 mln | $10 mln |
| 9. | Aston Martin | Lance Stroll | $10 mln | $10 mln |
| 10. | Red Bull | Sergio Perez | $8 mln | $8 mln |
| 11. | Mercedes | George Russell | $5 mln | $1 mln |
| 12. | McLaren | Lando Norris | $5 mln | $5 mln |
| 13. | Alpine | Esteban Ocon | $5 mln | $5 mln |
| 14. | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | $5 mln | $5 mln |
| 15. | Williams | Alexander Albon | $2 mln | – |
| 16. | Alfa Romeo | Guanyu Zhou | $1 mln | – |
| 17. | Williams | Nicholas Latifi | $1 mln | $1 mln |
| 18. | Haas | Mick Schumacher | $1 mln | $1 mln |
| 19. | Haas | Nikita Mazepin | $1 mln | $1 mln |
| 20. | Alpha Tauri | Yuki Tsunoda | $750 thousand | $500 thousand |
The earnings of Formula 1 drivers may be shocking, although it is well known that this sport is really expensive, so drivers’ salaries must be high enough. People like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are especially wealthy, mainly because they live in Monaco. This country is a true tax haven because extremely low taxes are levied there.
It is certainly difficult to imagine the fortunes of Formula 1 drivers who take part in successive seasons from year to year and receive such huge sums of money. Undoubtedly, these funds are enough to live a dignified life for the next few generations.