Here Are The Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

By Sukesh

When it comes to big money in sports, everybody thinks about football players. But currently, in 2016, formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, makes almost the same amount of money, in terms of gross salary, as world's highest paid football player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Usually, Formula One drivers are not discussed for the money they make, but they make quite a big amount of money. So, here's a list of top ten richest Formula One drivers.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

10. Nico Rosberg

Net Worth : 30 million dollars, Status : Active

The German F1 driver, Nico Rosberg, finished in runner-up spot in drivers championship for the past two years. He has won seven races in a streak. No doubt he is worth 30 million dollars.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

9. Sebastian Vettel

Net Worth : 45 million dollars, Status : Active

Currently Vettel is the highest paid F1 driver in 2016, with his three year contract with Ferrari, from which Vettel will earn approximately, $50 million a year. But ranks ninth in the overall list.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

8. David Coulthard

Net Worth : 70 million dollars, Status : Retired

David Coulthard, is one of most successful British driver, with 13 F1 race victories. He is also a member of BBC's F1 team, since his retirement. He also owns hotels in London, Switzerland and Monaco.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

7. Jenson Button

Net Worth :105 million dollars, Status : Active

Jenson Button, who currently drives for McLaren-Honda F1 team, was crowned world champion, back in 2009. Beating his teammate Lewis Hamilton. He also owns a 72-foot yacht in Monte-Carlo.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

6. Eddie Irvine

Net Worth : 180 million dollars, Status : Retired

Irish driver Eddie Irvine, had a ten year career in F1, during 1990s, he raced for Jordan, Ferrari and Jaguar. After retiring he became a property developer. He owns a luxury complex in Caribbean and a $18 million superyacht.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

5. Alain Prost

Net Worth : 185 million dollars, Status : Retired

French driver Alain Prost, four time world champion, is one of the most successful F1 driver of all time. He is the oldest F1 driver to appear on this list.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

4. Kimi Raikkonen

Net Worth : 200 million dollars, Status : Active

Finnish F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen, began his F1 career in 2001. With one F1 title to his name in 2007. Currently he drives for Ferrari alongside Sebastian Vettel. In 2009 he was named second highest paid athlete, just behind Tiger Woods.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

3. Fernando Alonso

Net Worth : 220 million dollars, Status : Active

Fernando Alonso started his racing career as early as when he was three years old. He went on to become youngest F1 champion. And became a popular name in motorsports. He had great success and he is in podium position in this list.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

2. Lewis Hamilton

Net Worth : 280 million dollars, Status : Active

Apart from his success, Lewis Hamilton is Britain's richest young sportsman. Along with that, he has endorsement deals with L'Oreal, Reebok, Monster Energy and Santander. He is one of most marketable F1 driver.

Top Ten Richest Formula One Drivers Of All Time

1. Michael Shumacher

Net Worth : 780 million dollars, Status : RetiredThe number one spot is of course for Michael Schumacher. The F1 legend retired in 2009. At one stage of his career, he was second highest paid sports star in the world. In 2005, Eurobusiness magazine named him as world's first billionaire athlete.

Schumacher's most of the earnings came from advertising with German financial company, Deutsche Vermögensberatung. He owns several luxury mansions and a private jet and a $2.1 million Ferrari FXX.

In 2013, Schumacher suffered a brutal accident while skiing. Which led to severe head injury and continues to receive treatment at his home in Geneva.

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Article Published On: Monday, August 29, 2016, 14:45 [IST]
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