Who Are The Top-Paid F1 Drivers? Here's How Much Each Driver Earns For 2023

Formula 1 drivers are among the highest-paid athletes in the world, with salaries ranging from millions to tens of millions of dollars per year.

The top drivers, such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, are often paid the most due to their success on the track and their ability to attract sponsors and fans. Don’t forget about their performance, experience, and marketability, too.

Driver salaries in F1 are typically negotiated between the driver and their team, with many contracts lasting multiple years.

On top of a base salary, drivers may also receive bonuses for podium finishes or championship wins, as well as incentives for attracting sponsors or improving the team’s performance.

Exact details of driver contracts are often kept confidential, but a new report just revealed how much fan fave drivers are actually making this season.

Scroll through our slideshow to find out who the top earning F1 driver is this season…