The 10 Most Expensive F1 Contracts, As Of 2022

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F1 drivers undoubtedly make multi mullion dollars from their F1 contracts especially those who are at the height of their careers.It is not at all surprising that they are among the highest paid athletes since they dedicate their lives to the race and sometimes the grid can be ruthless. Though outside the race track, they enjoy their luxurious life, the experiences inside the grid can be brutal. Some of them might love to flaunt their wealth with expensive purchases but it is well deserved considering the hard work they put it to reach where they are right now. Listed below are the drivers with the most expensive contracts.

Carlos Sainz Jr

Carlos Sainz Jr is the matador from Madrid racing royalty. After he entered the Formula Bull Ring with Max Verstappen at the Toro Rosso in 2015, he quickly showed his determination to win. He has always been a tenacious racer and puts his car on the edge as he hustles his way through the pack of racers. He is known as a calculative driver who is instinctive to think his way through the race. He has a calm temperament which shows on his races. He is currently representing the Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow team with Charles Leclerc at the Bahrain Grand Prix. His contract price is reported to be $10 million per year.

Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has learned his craft on the Finnish roads covered with ice and snow but he knows for sure that he is born to be a Grand Prix race driver. He stated that if someone can drive through the frozen roads with ease then they can basically drive anywhere. He is the kind of racer who is reserved, calm and diligent which is probably why the fast lane of the F1 does not faze him at all. He made his F1 debut with Williams in 2013 and he became a part of their family immediately. The 32 year old driver is currently playing for the Alfa Romeo Racing with Guanyu Zhou from China. His contract price is reported to be $10 million per year.

Lance Stroll

For the Canadian F1 race driver Lance Stroll, there is no such thing as too soon since he joined the world of racing shortly after his 18^th birthday. He is considered to be one of the cool kids on the grid and joined in even before he finished high school and got his license off the grid. As soon as he joined racing, he has set numerous records immediately. He is an opportunistic racer who is bounded on the podium in Baku and he was the youngest rookie to do such thing. The 23 year old race car driver is currently representing the Aston Martin team with Sebastian Vettel. His contract price is reported to be $10 million per year.

Charles Leclerc

As a F1 race driver born in the Mediterranean idyll of Monaco, Charles Leclerc has set a tidal wave of expectation as soon as he entered F1. He is practically peerless on his way to the F2 crowns and Grand Prix 3. He has shown his dazzling skills from the scorching pole positions to the commanding victories. He has this unique ability to muscle his way through the pack of racers. He has won back to back championships which taught him how to handle so much pressure. The 24 year old racer is representing the Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow with Carlos Sainz Jr. His contract price is reported to be $12 million per year.

Daniel Ricciardo

The Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo is said to be fuzzy on the outside but is feisty on the inside. He might have this laidback personality but the drivers should be mindful of him as he is a razor-sharp racer on the grid. He is never afraid to push his limits and effectively combines his impressive race craft with an all-out speed. He has proven the world that he is capable of winning a race and consistently finishes each race with grace. He is currently representing the McLaren team with Lando Norris. His contract price is reported to be $15,000,000.

Sebastian Vettel

The German driver Sebastian Vettel has won numerous awards and achievements in his career. He is among the top three drivers who have won races in the history. He has a trademark during the race where he just use a pure pace combined with one finger victory salute. During the chase to the checkered flag, he loves to lead the drivers from the front just like his sports hero, Michael Schumacher. He is currently representing the Aston Martin team with Lance Stroll. His contract price is reported to be $15 million per year.

Fernando Alonso

Michael Schumacher was the undisputed king of the grid around the early 2000s where he picks up wins and championships easily. It was until he met Fernando Alonso, the only person who was able to topple his throne. He is very competitive and is not shy to show his skills off and on the grid. He rates himself at 9 out of 10 to everything he does. His driving is characterized by his brilliant thinking, exemplary race craft and blistering speed. He is currently representing the Alpine team with Esteban Ocon. His contract price is reported to be $20 million per year.

Lando Norris

The British driver Lando Norris currently has a very promising career. The McLaren team has their eyes set on him for two years before they were able to make him enter the grid. He is just like a firecracker during his during career since he has this penchant for wheel-to-wheel tussles and pole positions. He is currently representing the McLaren team with Daniel Ricciardo. His contract price is reported to be $20 million per year.

Max Verstappen

The Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen is the youngest driver to ever compete since he was only 17 years old when he first joined the race. His rivals as well as the sports has record the books to the limit. Though he was born and raised in Belgium, he decided to join the race as a Dutch national since he just feel more Dutch than a Belgian. He is currently representing the Oracle Red Bull Racing team with Sergio Perez. His contract price is reported to be $25 million per year.

Lewis Hamilton

The British driver Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest rookies in the F1 history because of his performance at the race. He has been annihilating expectations from the audience ever since he entered the competition. He has proven his talent in the sports time and time again and it is not surprising that he is the highest paid F1 driver. He is currently representing the Oracle Mercedes-AMG Petronas team with George Russell. His contract price is reported to be $40 million per year.

Sources: Sportac, Formula 1, GQ