While theThe Formula 1 season ended on Sunday With Lando Norris's championship win, the Formula 1 driver salary rankings have been published, revealing the highest earners on the 2025 grid. This list includes base salaries and performance-related bonuses, but excludes advertising revenue, off-track contracts, taxes, and agent commissions. The data provides a clear picture of drivers' gross earnings for this season.
Max Verstappen in the lead
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver, remains at the top of the 2025 salary rankings with an estimated total of $76 millionHis base salary is 65 million, supplemented by 11 million in performance-related bonuses. This position confirms the Dutchman's strategic importance within his team and his value in the paddock.
Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris on the podium
Lewis Hamilton, now at Ferrari, occupies second place with a total of 70,5 million of dollars, including a $70 million base salary and $0,5 million in bonuses. The experience and renown of the seven-time world champion explain this high compensation, despite a mixed season. The world champion Lando Norris He comes in third, totaling $57,5 million. His base salary is $18 million, but his bonuses reach $39,5 million, reflecting his key role in McLaren's successes this year.
The other top 10 drivers
Oscar Piastri Norris' teammate at McLaren comes in fourth with $37,5 million, including a $10 million salary and $27,5 million in bonuses. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari driver, occupies fifth place with $30 million, entirely from his fixed salary. Fernando Alonso Aston Martin ranks sixth with 26,5 million, while George Russell at Mercedes totals 26 million.
Lance stroll, also at Aston Martin, is in eighth position with 13,5 million, followed by Carlos Sainz at Williams with 13 million. The young driver Kimi Antonelli, at Mercedes, completes the top 10 with 12,5 million, a significant portion of which comes from performance bonuses.
