But Lewis Hamilton earned more than Max Verstappen away from the F1 circuit
Forbes’ rank of the 50 highest-earning athletes in the world for 2024 has laid bare the income for F1’s two biggest stars.Forbes track every athletes’ income between May 1, 2023, and May 1, 2024.
The list includes ‘on-field’ earnings - prize money, salary, bonuses - and ‘off-field’ earnings - estimated sponsorship deals, appearance fees, memorabilia and licensing.in total ..Hamilton’s star power is a huge reason that he is able to earn more than double the amount of Verstappen away from the F1 circuit.
17th-placed Verstappen and 21st-placed Hamilton are separated in the rich list by NFL star Aaron Rodgers, golfer Rory McIlroy, and another NFL player in Justin Herbert. No other F1 driver - or any representative from motorsport - features on a list which is largely dominated by footballers, golfers and NFL or NBA players.Verstappen can count on another hefty bonus incoming if he completes a fourth consecutive F1 championship win, as he is expected to do.
Hamilton will switch Mercedes for Ferrari next year which will result in a salary increase - and likely also huge sponsorship deals.
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