Every time I watch a Grand Prix, the same question comes up: how much are these drivers actually worth? Salaries get the headlines, but net worth is the bigger story. It includes sponsorships, investments, businesses, and sometimes a family fortune. So I went through the most recent 2026 estimates and ranked the current grid from the bottom up, building to the richest driver on the grid.
One caveat first. None of these numbers are audited. Driver wealth is always an estimate, and sources like F1 Salaries, Celebrity Net Worth, Forbes, and the Sunday Times Rich List often disagree. I’ve used the most widely reported figures and flagged where estimates vary.
21. Isack Hadjar – $1.07 million
Isack Hadjar’s height is 5 ft 6 in / 167 cm. His weight is 143 lbs / 65 kg. Isack Hadjar’s net worth is $1.07 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Brown. Isack Hadjar’s girlfriend is Lauren Fitzsimmons.
20. Oliver Bearman – $2 million
Oliver Bearman’s height is 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm. His weight is 172 lbs / 78 kg. Oliver Bearman’s net worth is $2 million. His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue. Oliver Bearman’s girlfriend is Alicia Torriani.
19. Liam Lawson – $2 million
Liam Lawson’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 174 cm. His weight is 159 lbs / 72 kg. Liam Lawson’s net worth is $2 million. His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Brown. Liam Lawson’s girlfriend is Hannah St. John.
18. Gabriel Bortoleto – $5 million
Gabriel Bortoleto’s height is 6 ft 0 in / 184 cm. His weight is 156 lbs / 71 kg. Gabriel Bortoleto’s net worth is $5 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Dark Brown. Gabriel Bortoleto’s girlfriend is Isabella Bernardini.
17. Franco Colapinto – $10 million
Franco Colapinto’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 174 cm. His weight is 156 lbs / 71 kg. Franco Colapinto’s net worth is $10 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Brown. Franco Colapinto’s girlfriend is China Suarez.
16. Andrea Kimi Antonelli – $18 million
Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm. His weight is 158 lb / 72 kg. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s net worth is $18 million. His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s girlfriend is Eliska Babickova.
15. Nico Hülkenberg – $18 million
Nico Hülkenberg’s height is 6 ft 0 in / 184 cm. His weight is 172 lbs / 78 kg. Nico Hülkenberg’s net worth is $18 million. His hair color is Brown. His eye color is Blue. Nico Hülkenberg’s wife is Egle Ruskyte.
14. Alexander Albon – $20 million
Alexander Albon’s height is 6 ft 1¼ in / 186 cm. His weight is 161 lbs / 73 kg. Alexander Albon’s net worth is $20 million. His hair color is Brown. His eye color is Dark Brown. Alexander Albon’s wife is Lily Muni He.
13. Oscar Piastri – $72 million
Oscar Piastri’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 150 lb / 68 kg. Oscar Piastri’s net worth is $72 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Brown. Oscar Piastri’s girlfriend is Lily Zneimer.
12. Esteban Ocon – $21 million
Esteban Ocon’s height is 6 ft 1 in / 186 cm. His weight is 146 lbs / 66 kg. Esteban Ocon’s net worth is $21 million. His hair color is Black. His eye color is Brown. Esteban Ocon’s girlfriend is Flavy Barla.
11. Valtteri Bottas – $43 million
Valtteri Bottas’s height is 5 ft 6 in / 168 cm. His weight is 152 lbs / 69 kg. Valtteri Bottas’s net worth is $43 million. His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue. Valtteri Bottas’s wife is Emilia Pikkarainen.
10. Pierre Gasly – $33 million
Pierre Gasly’s height is 5 ft 6 in / 168 cm. His weight is 152 lbs / 69 kg. Pierre Gasly’s net worth is $43 million. His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue. Pierre Gasly’s wife is Francisca Cerqueira Gomes.
9. George Russell – $40 million
George Russell’s height is 6 ft 0 in / 185 cm. His weight is 154 lb / 70 kg. George Russell’s net worth is $40 million. His hair color is Honey-Brown. His eye color is Grey. George Russell’s girlfriend is Carmen Montero Mundt.
8. Lando Norris – $80 million
Lando Norris’s height is 5 ft 9.5 in / 177 cm. His weight is 150 lb / 68 kg. Lando Norris’s net worth is $80 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Greenish-Blue. Lando Norris’s girlfriend is Margarida Corceiro.
7. Carlos Sainz Jr. – $50 million
Carlos Sainz Jr’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 141 lb / 64 kg. Carlos Sainz Jr’s net worth is $50 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Dark Brown. Carlos Sainz Jr’s girlfriend is Rebecca Donaldson.
6. Lance Stroll – $50 million
Lance Stroll’s height is 6 ft 0.4 in / 184 cm. His weight is 174 lbs / 79 kg. Lance Stroll’s net worth is $50 million. His hair color is Brown. His eye color is Hazel. Lance Stroll’s girlfriend is Marilou Bélanger.
5. Charles Leclerc – $125 million
Charles Leclerc’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 180 cm. His weight is 152 lb / 69 kg. Charles Leclerc’s net worth is $125 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Green. Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend is Alexandra Saint Mleux.
4. Sergio Pérez – $50 million
Sergio Pérez’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm. His weight is 138 lbs / 63 kg. Sergio Pérez’s net worth is $50 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Brown. Sergio Pérez’s wife is Carola Martinez.
3. Max Verstappen – $250 million
Max Verstappen’s height is 5 ft 11 in / 181 cm. His weight is 158 lb / 72 kg. Max Verstappen’s net worth is $250 million. His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue. Max Verstappen’s wife is Kelly Piquet.
2. Fernando Alonso – $400 million
Fernando Alonso’s height is 5 ft 7 in / 171 cm. His weight is 150 lbs / 68 kg. Fernando Alonso’s net worth is $400 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Hazel. Fernando Alonso’s girlfriend is Melissa Jimenez.
1. Lewis Hamilton – $586 million
Lewis Hamilton’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 174 cm. His weight is 161 lb / 73 kg. Lewis Hamilton’s net worth is $586 million. His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Brown. Lewis Hamilton’s girlfriend is Nicole Scherzinger.
What These Numbers Tell Us
The gap between the top and bottom of the grid is huge. Hamilton’s estimated fortune is hundreds of times larger than that of a driver like Hadjar or Bearman. Three things explain most of the spread:
- Time in the sport. Hamilton has raced for 21 seasons, and Alonso for even longer. Rookies haven’t had time to earn or invest.
- Marketability. Drivers from large markets, like Pérez, Colapinto, and Alonso, attract sponsors beyond what their team brings.
- Outside businesses. Norris with Quadrant, Bottas with his wine and gin brands, and Alonso with A14 Management show how much money is made off the track.
Salary alone doesn’t decide the ranking either. Verstappen’s annual pay is comparable to Hamilton’s, but Hamilton’s longer career and endorsement portfolio put him well ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest F1 driver in the world right now?
Lewis Hamilton, with an estimated net worth of about $586 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List figure.
Who is the highest-paid F1 driver?
Max Verstappen, at a reported $76 million a year, narrowly ahead of Hamilton.
Who is the youngest driver on this list, and what is he worth?
Among the newer names, Hadjar and Bearman are each estimated at about $1.07 million.
Are these net worth figures accurate?
They are estimates based on reported salaries, sponsorships, and investments. Different outlets give different numbers, so treat them as ballparks.