Ski Legend Lindsey Vonn vs Lewis Hamilton Net Worth Comparison 2022: Who Amongst the Friends Is Wealthier?

Published 06/07/2022, 10:45 AM EDT

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Both Lindsey Vonn and Lewis Hamilton have one thing in common; speed! They are the premier athletes in their respective sports and reached the top of the mountain with their glory days. The Alpine Skier and the F1 driver have a great passion for their craft and have conquered slopes and tracks for a long time. Therefore, they amassed a huge net worth with their prize money, salary, and endorsements. 

 

There is no doubt that F1 drivers make more money than Alpine skiers and many other sports competitions. Even Vonn wanted to try her luck in an F1 car as she loves speed. Hence, putting those dreams aside, we compare the net worth of both these athletes in 2022. 

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The net worth of Lewis Hamilton in 2022

To some, he is the finest driver in Formula One history. He won seven championships, 103 wins, 183 podiums, and 103 pole positions. After all these achievements, Hamilton has a net worth of $285 million and is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. He makes around $50 million a year from various endorsement deals, and most of it comes from his contract with Mercedes. 

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Tommy Hilfiger, Gran Turismo Sport, Bell Helmets, and MV Augusta Motorcycles are some of his notable deals. Likewise, Monster Energy, Pune, IWC, Sony, Bose, and Petronas are some brands he signed deals with. Some famous cars include Mustang GT500, Mercedes AMG SLS, 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, Pagani Zonda 760 LH, Black Series, Mclaren P1, and La-Ferrari. 

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Likewise, in 2018, Hamilton launched his clothing line. With the famous brand Tommy Hilfiger, Lewis enters the fashion industry. In 2019, Hamilton listed his New York penthouse for $57 million. It is just incredible to see this. In that case, compared to Lindsey Vonn, she slides down compared to his wealth. 

The net worth of Lindsey Vonn in 2022

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Confessing her love of racing and cars, Lindsey Vonn desired to compete in F1. But her skiing career was just too good to lose, and she claimed several memorable victories. She won four World Cups and has 82 World Cup race victories. With a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Vonn is a legend of the sport. Thus, her net worth comes up to $12 million. She had earlier stated the financial rewards from F1 are much better than an Alpine Skier. 

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“The salary of one racer is probably (equal to) the total amount of money ski racing has for their annual budget as a sport. I bet Lewis (Hamilton, a six-time F1 champion) makes way more money than all of ski racing combined,” said Vonn. Automatically, Hamilton has a greater net worth. 

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Most of Lindsey Vonn‘s endorsement deals include Beats by Dre, Bounty, Hershey, Red Bull, Rolex, Oakley, and Under Armour. While comparing them, there is a difference of $273 million between the duo. Despite all this wealth, the success achieved in their respective sport is incredible. They are true legends of the game. 

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Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his Post Graduation in Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who does not offer the power forward, the respect he deserves.
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