How much will F1 drivers earn for the 2022 season and how much have they earned in 2021? These numbers may surprise you

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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.

PositionTeamDriver2022 Earnings2021 Earnings
1.MercedesLewis Hamilton$40 mln$30 mln
2.Red BullMax Verstappen$25 mln$25 mln
3.AlpineFernando Alonso$20 mln$20 mln
4.Aston MartinSebastian Vettel$15 mln$15 mln
5.McLarenDaniel Ricciardo$15 mln$15 mln
6.FerrariCharles Leclerc$12 mln$12 mln
7.FerrariCarlos Sainz$10 mln$10 mln
8.Alfa RomeoValtteri Bottas$10 mln$10 mln
9.Aston MartinLance Stroll$10 mln$10 mln
10.Red BullSergio Perez$8 mln$8 mln
11.MercedesGeorge Russell$5 mln$1 mln
12.McLarenLando Norris$5 mln$5 mln
13.AlpineEsteban Ocon$5 mln$5 mln
14.Alpha TauriPierre Gasly$5 mln$5 mln
15.WilliamsAlexander Albon$2 mln
16.Alfa RomeoGuanyu Zhou$1 mln
17.WilliamsNicholas Latifi$1 mln$1 mln
18.HaasMick Schumacher$1 mln$1 mln
19.HaasNikita Mazepin$1 mln$1 mln
20.Alpha TauriYuki 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.

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