Lewis Hamilton sports watch worth MILLIONS as miserable Ferrari season ends
Lewis Hamilton had a dismal first season at Ferrari
The prices of the watches that F1 drivers wore during the season finale in Abu Dhabi have been revealed, with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton donning the most expensive on the grid.
Hamilton repped a Richard Mille model worth $2.3million (£1.7million), according to Wristcheck, as the first season of his lucrative Ferrari contract came to an end.
The recent Forbes rich list revealed that Hamilton had earned over $70million for his first season at Ferrari, following his move to the Maranello-based outfit back in January.
Despite that hefty price tag, Hamilton did not produce great results, not picking up a single grand prix podium across the season, and finishing down in sixth in the drivers' championship.
But he still had style in abundance in Abu Dhabi, sporting a watch that was more than four times as pricey as world champion Lando Norris' watch as he celebrated his maiden title win. Norris wore a Richard Mille worth $470,000 (£350,000).
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen, however, opted for a Tag Heuer, one of Red Bull's main sponsors, a watch that cost him just $6,600 (£5000).
How much are F1 drivers paid?
Although he's no longer number one on the track, Verstappen led the way with F1 driver earnings in 2025, with a whopping $76,000,000 when you take into account his salary and bonuses. And that was without a world championship bonus!
Hamilton came in P2, something he couldn't achieve on the track, at $70,500,000; while the newly-crowned champion Norris secured third spot at $57,500,000.
Find the list of the top 10 highest paid F1 stars in 2025 according to Forbes below!
F1 Driver Salaries and Bonuses 2025
| Position | Driver | Team | Salary | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | $65 million | $11 million |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $70 million | $0.5 million |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | $18 million | $39.5 million |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $10 million | $27.5 million |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $30 million | $0 |
| 6 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | $24 million | $2.5 million |
| 7 | George Russell | Mercedes | $15 million | $11 million |
| 8 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | $12 million | $1.5 million |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | $10 million | $3 million |
| 10 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $5 million | $7.5 million |