F1 2025 Driver Salaries: Who Tops the List as the Highest-Paid Star on This Year's Grid?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 4, 2025, 20:00 IST

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The 2025 Formula 1 season features the highest-paid drivers, including Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso, and Charles Leclerc. Their substantial salaries highlight their skill and marketability, with Verstappen and Hamilton leading the earnings. These drivers continue to impact their teams and the sport significantly.

F1 2025 Driver Salaries: Who Tops the List as the Highest-Paid Star on This Year's Grid?

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Under extreme competition and impressive performances, the 2025 Formula 1 season saw some of the finest and highest-paid drivers in its history, who have signed huge deals based on their superior skills and marketability. We have collected the latest list of the highest-paid F1 drivers of 2025.

Max Verstappen: Red Bull's champion

Dutch phenomenon Max Verstappen remains the undisputed king of the Formula 1 track. Entering the F1 grid in 2015 as the youngest driver ever, Verstappen has since won several World Championships. Now 27 years of age, Verstappen continues to drive for Red Bull Racing with a reported $75 million yearly salary. Worth an estimated $200 million, Verstappen's power extends far beyond the racing track.

Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari’s Star Signing

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton signed for Scuderia Ferrari in 2025 in a blockbuster transfer after a ten-year stay at Mercedes. Hamilton, aged 40 and standing at 1.74 meters tall, is keen on claiming a record eighth championship. Hamilton's Ferrari annual salary is reported to be $57 million, in addition to his already impressive net value of $300 million.

Lando Norris: McLaren's Future Hope

British-Belgian pilot Lando Norris signed with McLaren on his F1 debut in 2019. Norris has been the backbone of McLaren's turnaround. At a height of 1.70 meters at the age of 25, he earns $35 million per annum in 2025.

Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin's Veteran Leader

Seasoned Spanish driver Fernando Alonso continues to show his racing prowess with Aston Martin. Two World Championships are on his resume, and Alonso's expertise is priceless to the team. Standing at 43 and measuring 1.71 meters tall, he earns an annual contract worth $27.5 million in 2025. His net wealth is $240 million, and he is one of the most revered men in the sport.
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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari’s Rising Contender

Monegasque racer Charles Leclerc has been a crucial member of Ferrari since he joined the team in 2019. Leclerc keeps fighting for championship triumph. Standing at 27 years and 1.80 meters tall, he keeps an annual salary of $27 million in 2025. His net worth is placed at $125 million, and he is married to Charlotte Siné. Leclerc continues to be an important member of Ferrari's championship hopes.

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