5 Richest Formula One Drivers On The Grid

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Lewis Hamilton (£270 million) Widely regarded as the greatest of all time, Lewis Hamilton’s legacy speaks for itself. The seven-time world champion is on the verge of becoming the most successful driver of all time…as soon as Mercedes gets their err..car together. Apart from his titles, Hamilton also stands as the richest driver on the grid.

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Fernando Alonso (£216 million) Closing behind him both on track and off is Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula One World Championship. The 41-year-old has become an instant fan favourite following two podium finishes. As per reports, the Spaniard is worth to be more than £200 million

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Max Verstappen (£75 million) The reigning champion and current favourite for this year’s title, Max Verstappen began his racing career at the age of 17! Almost a decade down the line today, the Dutch is estimated to have a net worth of around £75 million

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Sergio Perez (£62.4 million) The Tom Cruise of Formula One, Checo Perez has been around the grid for a while now, with stints with Force India, McLaren and more. Now competing against Verstappen for the ultimate glory, Perez is estimated to be worth around £62.4 million.

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Daniel Ricciardo (£41.6 million) Ricciardo hasn’t had a good go of things ever since leaving Red Bull for Renault a couple of years ago. Now serving as a reserve driver for his previous employer, the Australian is said to be worth around £41.6 million

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