Max Verstappen is set to extend his contract with Red Bull, earning an incredible £22-million-per-year with an official announcement expected within the next few weeks.
The Dutchman broke Lewis Hamilton's four year grip on the Drivers' Championship trophy and is keen to embark on a dynasty at Red Bull.
Verstappen has made it known that he wants to stay at Red Bull during the aftermath of his controversial victory at Abu Dhabi.
However, even with his new deal, Verstappen won't be among the richest drivers in Formula 1 history. According to the Mirror, here are the top 10 richest drivers in history:
10. Sebastian Vettel
The youngest ever driver to win a world championship has collected an impressive $76.5 million during his career.
Vettel achieved this at 23 years old and has four world titles to his name, he is currently driving for the Aston Martin F1 team.
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Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin
9. Jody Scheckter
In 1979, Scheckter became the only ever African-born driver to win the world championship, but his riches excelled on and off the track, he was a savvy businessman who sold a high-tech security firm, accumulating to a net worth of $100m.
8. Martin Brundle
Brundle made the majority of his earnings off the track. His career was solid, finishing on the podium nine times in his 10 seasons, he now provides his knowledge and insights as a co-commentator on Sky Sports. His net worth is around $100m.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Martin Brundle is interviewed by the media during the Fox Sports F1 Commentary Team Melbourne Preview at Albert Park on March 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images for Fox Sports)
7. Mario Andretti
His record speaks for itself as Andretti is one of two Americans to win the F1, IndyCar, NASCAR and the World Sportscar Championship. He generated a wealth of $120 million.
6. Eddie Irvine
Irvine won four F1 races during his career and recorded 26 podium finishes, however, he never won a championship. The Northern Irishman ended up with a net worth of $120 million.
5. Jenson Button
Button is one of the greatest F1 drivers to come from the United Kingdom. Button won one World Championship in 2009 and retired in 2016, making earnings of $150 million.
Jenson Button, Max Verstappen
4. Kimi Raikkonen
Raikkonen spent 17 years in Formula One and became known as the ‘Iceman’ due to his extreme skill behind the wheel.
He completed a ‘cool’ 349 races in F1, finishing in Abu Dhabi in 2021. He managed to beat Hamilton by one point in 2007 to claim his first and only championship and amassed around $150m.
3. Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Seen as one of the greats of all time and still going strong now. At the age of 40, he secured a podium finish at the Qatar Grand Prix last season.
He managed to end Michael Schumacher’s incredible reign of dominance with back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006.
Although he’s had disappointing spells with both McLaren and Ferrari, he now represents Alpine and has $240m to show for his astonishing career.
2. Lewis Hamilton
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Pole position qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP talks to the media in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Losail International Circuit on November 20, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Hamad I Mohammed - Pool/Getty Images)
The Brit, who narrowly missed out on his eighth title, is one of the highest regarded sportsmen in UK history.
He has 103 race wins under his belt and is tied with Schumacher for most titles of all time. He has acquired a stunning $285 million during his legendary career, yet is a long way off top spot.
- Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher celebrates winning another race in the Ferrari
The Schumacher family is infamous within the sport and it should come as absolutely no surprise to see Michael top of the all-time earners' list.
He won five consecutive titles between 2000 and 2004, which has never been levelled since, despite a stellar effort by Hamilton, who would’ve achieved said feat had he beaten Verstappen in Abu Dhabi.
Schumacher has gained a remarkable $800 million during his career.