The 2025 Formula 1 season is set to be one of the most exciting in years, with major driver moves shaking up the grid. But alongside the on-track drama, there’s always curiosity about what these drivers are earning.
Once again, Max Verstappen tops the salary rankings with a staggering $65 million, keeping his status as the highest-paid driver on the grid. Not far behind is Lewis Hamilton, who saw his earnings jump to $60 million after his high-profile switch from Mercedes to Ferrari. Despite this raise, he still falls just short of the reigning champion.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc secured a hefty new Ferrari deal, pushing his salary up to $34 million, making him the third highest earner. Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris follow closely, both pocketing $20 million.
As always, younger drivers and rookies start on much smaller salaries, with some earning as little as $0.5 million. Below is the full breakdown of the 2025 salaries, sorted from highest to lowest.
| Driver | Salary |
|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | $65m |
| Lewis Hamilton | $60m |
| Charles Leclerc | $34m |
| Lando Norris | $20m |
| Fernando Alonso | $20m |
| George Russell | $15m |
| Carlos Sainz Jr | $10m |
| Pierre Gasly | $10m |
| Alex Albon | $8m |
| Esteban Ocon | $7m |
| Nico Hülkenberg | $7m |
| Oscar Piastri | $6m |
| Lance Stroll | $3m |
| Yuki Tsunoda | $2m |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $2m |
| Kimi Antonelli | $2m |
| Oliver Bearman | $1m |
| Liam Lawson | $1m |
| Isack Hadjar | $0.5-1m |
| Jack Doohan | $0.5-1m |
