Hamilton declared eighth best-paid sports star of 2020-21
Hamilton declared eighth best-paid sports star of 2020-21
Lewis Hamilton has been declared as the eighth highest-paid sports star of the past 12 months, according to Forbes.
The seven-time F1 champion breaks into the top 10 for only the second time in his career, with combined on and off-track earnings of $82million from May 1, 2020, through to May 1, 2021.
If the figure was judged on Hamilton's Mercedes salary alone, the 36-year-old would sit equal fourth on $70m, with Forbes declaring that figure to comprise what they describe as "healthy bonus payments" after claiming his seventh title last season.
The off-track $12m derives from Hamilton's sponsorship portfolio that includes Tommy Hilfiger, Monster Energy and Puma.
At the top of the list sits UFC star Conor McGregor on $180m, although $158m of that were from his earnings away from the octagon, notably the $150m sale of a majority stake in whisky brand 'Proper No. Twelve' to Proximo Spirits.
McGregor is followed by football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on $130m and $120m respectively, with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott at four, thanks to a $66m new contract signing bonus with the NFL team.
Also ahead of Hamilton are basketball star LeBron James, footballer Neymar and tennis great Roger Federer, with American football's Tom Brady and another basketball player in Roger Durant completing the top 10.
Forbes claims on-field earnings "include all prize money, salaries and bonuses", while off-field earnings are "an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees and licensing income...plus cash returns from any businesses operated by the athlete, based on conversations with industry insiders".
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Bearman reveals PAIN after first F1 experience
- 52 minutes ago
Steiner insists Red Bull and Mercedes factors key to Haas exit
- 1 hour ago
Mercedes hint at ‘FUNDAMENTAL’ issues after early season woes
- 2 hours ago
F1 stars set for THRILLING championship-winning car drive
- 3 hours ago
Motorsport chief SLAMS F1 over Red Bull
- Today 09:57
Former F1 boss makes SHOCKING Verstappen declaration
- Today 09:12
F1 Race Calendar
-
GP BAHRAIN
29 Feb - 2 Mar
Max Verstappen
-
GP SAUDI ARABIA
7 - 9 Mar
Max Verstappen
- GP AUSTRALIA 22 - 24 Mar
- GP JAPAN 5 - 7 Apr
- GP CHINA 19 - 21 Apr
- GP USA 3 - 6 May
- GP ITALY 17 - 19 May
Related news
F1 champion issues DOUBT over Hamilton Ferrari move
F1 winner identifies key Hamilton ADVANTAGE at Ferrari
Mercedes admit making HUGE Hamilton mistake
Hamilton hits out at 'SHOCKING' Mercedes performance
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860