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Max Verstappen Reigns Supreme as F1’s Highest-Paid Driver in 2025 – But Could Aston Martin Smash the Record Books?

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
February 9, 2025
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Max Verstappen Reigns Supreme as F1’s Highest-Paid Driver in 2025 – But Could Aston Martin Smash the Record Books?

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 08: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 08, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412080317 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen is sitting on top of the F1 world in more ways than one—not only has he clinched his fourth consecutive title, but he’s now officially the highest-paid driver on the grid in 2025, according to RacingNews365.

With an estimated annual salary of $65 million, Verstappen leads the earnings charts, narrowly edging out his closest financial rival, Lewis Hamilton, who is just $5 million short after his blockbuster switch to Ferrari.

But while Verstappen’s bank account keeps growing, rumors are swirling that Aston Martin is preparing an eye-watering $1 billion package to lure him away from Red Bull. Could F1’s biggest payday in history be on the horizon?

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Verstappen Cashes In on Another Dominant Season

The Las Vegas GP was the final nail in the coffin for his rivals as Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship, holding off a resurgent Lando Norris and a strong McLaren challenge late in the season.

His unparalleled dominance and a jaw-dropping comeback win from 17th to first in Brazil have solidified Red Bull’s decision to keep him as the team’s highest-paid asset—at least, for now.

Could Aston Martin Offer F1’s First $1 Billion Deal?

Verstappen remains under contract at Red Bull until 2028, but that hasn’t stopped whispers of a mega-money move. Team owner Lawrence Stroll is reportedly preparing a mind-boggling $1 billion package to pry the Dutch superstar away.

If such an offer materializes, it would make Verstappen the highest-paid F1 driver in history, dwarfing even Hamilton’s previous record-breaking deals.

For now, his Red Bull paycheck keeps him at the top, but the future could see him cashing in on the most lucrative deal in motorsport history.

F1’s Top Earners in 2025 – Who Else Is Raking It In?

Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has only strengthened his financial standing, with the Brit earning $60 million per year—plus, when factoring in his lucrative sponsorship deals, his total earnings reportedly hover around the $100 million mark.

Just behind them, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sits in third with $34 million, after signing a long-term extension with the Scuderia until 2028.

Fourth place is a tie between Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris, each banking $20 million per season, with both drivers holding options to extend beyond 2026.

Where Do the Other Big Names Stand?

  • George Russell (Mercedes) – $15 million
  • Carlos Sainz (Williams) – $10 million
  • Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – $10 million
  • Alex Albon (Williams) – $8 million
  • Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber) – $7 million
  • Esteban Ocon (Haas) – $7 million
  • Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – $6 million

Shockingly, Piastri—who has been a revelation for McLaren—sits just 12th on the earnings list at $6 million per year, a figure that could soon skyrocket if his performances continue to impress.

Further down, Lance Stroll pockets $3 million, while Yuki Tsunoda earns $2 million, making them some of the lowest-paid experienced drivers on the grid.

And then there’s Red Bull’s rookie sensation Liam Lawson, who earns just $1 million—$64 million less than Verstappen, his new teammate.

F1’s Newcomers – Who’s Getting Paid the Most?

Among 2025’s rookies, Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto are leading the pay scale at $2 million each. With massive expectations on their shoulders, they’ll need to prove that their salaries are justified.

The Money Race in F1: Is Verstappen About to Make History Again?

While Max Verstappen sits comfortably atop the F1 earnings throne, Hamilton and Ferrari remain hot on his heels, and the financial stakes are only getting bigger.

But with Aston Martin rumored to be preparing an outrageous $1 billion deal, could F1 be on the verge of a financial arms race unlike anything seen before?

One thing is certain—when it comes to breaking records, Verstappen isn’t done yet.

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