After the thrilling end to the 2025 F1 season, here’s every driver’s salary from Lando Norris and Max Verstappen to rookies on £750k – plus what the champion actually earns
With the 2025 Formula 1 season reaching its thrilling conclusion this weekend, each driver on the grid will receive their final pay cheque from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lando Norris won his first Drivers World Championship at the Yas Marina Circuit, doing enough in the desert to protect his top spot overall by just two points over Max Verstappen. Oscar Piastri, who was also in contention for the win, rounded out the podium.
But how much will Norris take home with him from the UAE – and how much will each star earn individually? Here Daily Star Sport provides a breakdown of the F1 drivers’ salaries and the world champion’s earnings.
F1 driver salaries ranked from highest to lowest
Unsurprisingly, four-time champion Max Verstappen tops the list as the highest earner on the F1 grid.
According to Spotrac, the Dutchman pulls in nearly £50million annually from his Red Bull contract, with additional bonuses for each race win and podium finish, reports the Mirror.
Veteran racer Lewis Hamilton comes in second with an annual salary of £45m, while his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc is some way behind in third, earning £25m per season.
Aston Martin’s star Fernando Alonso is next in line with £15m per year, matching McLaren’s Norris who earns the same. George Russell is earning a cool £11m per season with Mercedes, while Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz Jr are each pocketing £7.5m annually.
Williams’ Alexander Albon (£6m), Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg (£5.2m), Haas’ Esteban Ocon (£5.2m) and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (£4.4m) all sit comfortably in the middle of the earnings pack.
Lance Stroll takes home a more modest £2.2m per year, with three drivers just below him on £1.5m annually.
Kimi Antonelli, Gabriel Bortoleto and Yuki Tsunoda all earn £1.5m annually, while Ollie Bearman, Jack Doohan, Issack Hadjar and Liam Lawson each make around £750,000 per year.
What does the World Championship winner get?
In an unusual twist compared to other sports, the World Championship victor won’t receive any extra cash for lifting the trophy.
This is the same for every Grand Prix throughout the season, although the champion can likely expect a handsome bonus from their team for clinching the title.
The F1 official website explains: “Formula 1 drivers don’t get prize money for winning, though they’ll likely receive a nice financial bonus on top of the base salary they’re paid by their team. Prize money is awarded to F1 teams.
“Of course, success can also potentially create further endorsement and sponsorship opportunities.”