How Much Were Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Others Paid for the 2019 Season?

With the 2019 season officially over, it is now time to see how much the drivers have pocketed in terms of salary. Of course, reigning champion, Lewis Hamilton will lead the list of drivers with the highest pay. This is especially because he is the reigning champion and Mercedes will likely have the biggest purse.

However, Daniel Ricciardo had a massive boost in his earnings for the 2019 Formula 1 season. He stunned the paddock last year with his move to the Renault team from the familiarity of Red Bull Racing. Interestingly, a reveal of this year’s driver’s salaries confirms it was at least financially strategic, if nothing else.

According to The Mirror the pay packets of all 20 drivers was released, which also included the new kids on the block.

Regardless of the teams or cars they’re racing with, it’s easy to see that those drivers showing the most talent are clearly being awarded for it.

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): $73,900,000

Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari): $56,300,000

Daniel Ricciardo (Renault): $49,000,000

Max Verstappen (Red Bull): $18,500,000

Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes): $12,000,000

Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo): $6,500,000

Nico Hulkenberg (Renault): $6,500,000

Carlos Sainz (McLaren): $5,500,000

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): $4,600,000

Sergio Perez (Racing Point): $4,600,000

Romain Grosjean (Haas): $2,600,000

Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso): $1,845,000

Lance Stroll (Racing Point): $1,660,000

Kevin Magnussen (Haas): $1,660,000

Robert Kubica (Williams): $800,000

Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso): $425,000

Lando Norris (McLaren): $370,000

Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo): $323,000

George Russell (Williams): $258,000

Alexander Albon (Red Bull): $240,000

It is a little surprising to see Alexander Albon as the lowest paid driver. However, it is understood that he started off in Toro Rosso before the mid-season swap. In other words, when the 2020 season arrives, his purse will be filled rather dramatically.

Ricciardo’s swap to Renault, as can be seen, places him firmly in 3rd place behind Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.