Battle Verstappen and Hamilton continues on their bank accounts

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28 July 2021 at 18:13
Last update 28 July 2021 at 20:24
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  • GPblog.com

For the first time in years, Formula 1 has a real battle for the world titles for drivers and constructors. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are well-matched this season and not only on the track but also in terms of bank account, they are the two big earners of Formula 1.

Hamilton leader

The American business magazine Forbes has made an estimate of what all drivers will earn this season and made a top ten of highest incomes. When it comes to income Hamilton will win the title this season. Forbes calculated that the British driver will earn about 62 million dollars. Of this, 55 million is his base salary and the seven-time world champion is estimated to get around $7 million in bonuses. In 2020 Hamilton earned a total of $66 million.

That Hamilton will earn less this season is because Forbes assumes that Verstappen will win the championship this season. That bonus will not go to Hamilton. The Dutchman will earn an estimated 42 million dollars this season. Of this, 'only' 25 million is his base salary, the rest is bonuses for victories and the championship.

According to these predictions, Verstappen will beat Hamilton on the track, but when it comes to their bank account, Verstappen still has to acknowledge his superiority to Hamilton.

The ten highest-paid drivers in 2021

1.Lewis Hamilton62 million
2.Max Verstappen42 million
3.Fernando Alonso25 million
4.Sergio Perez18 million
5.Sebastian Vettel15 million
6.Charles Leclerc12 million
7.Valtteri Bottas10 million
8.Daniel Ricciardo10 million
9.Lando Norris9 million
10.Carlos Sainz8 million