Lewis Hamilton’s net worth is amongst the highest in sports athletes all around the globe. Here we look at how much the F1 driver earns.
The 35-year old made his first F1 debut in 2007 with McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix, where he finished second. He went on to break many more records that season, the best season by a debut driver in Formula One.
He had the most consecutive podium finishes from debut (9), the joint most wins in a debut season (4), and the most points in a debut season. Incredibly, he finished runner-up to Kimi Raikkonen in the Driver’s Championship by a solitary point.
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In the 2011 season, he got his first win of the season in Chinese Grand Prix and at the end of the season, Lewis secured another victory in Abu Dhabi. This convinced Mercedes to poach Hamilton in 2012, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Lewis Hamilton’s net worth in 2020
Lewis is considered to be the best of his generation, and is tipped to become the most successful driver in F1 history.
According to Forbes, as of 2020, Hamilton’s earning to be roughly $54 million per year. This is a monstrous figure, even for such a highly successful driver.
Lewis Hamilton tops Sunday Times sportspersons’ rich list with a net worth of $275.6m. Story here: https://t.co/C0tFBCHY35
— Mninawa Ntloko (@ntlokom) May 14, 2020
Hamilton is considered to be the most marketable driver in Formula One. No wonder, he has brand endorsements across various categories.
How much does Lewis Hamilton earn from brand endorsements?
The sharply-dressed Hamilton counts Tommy Hilfiger as his endorsee since 2018. As part of the deal, he promotes TH’s line of menswear, underwear, and swimwear.
Went down to Hyde Park today for the peaceful protest and I was so proud to see in person so many people of all races and backgrounds supporting this movement. It was really moving. I’m feeling extremely positive that change will come, but we cannot stop now. #blacklivesmatter ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/koOTEPOXAh
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 21, 2020
Apart from this, his major endorsements include the sporting giant Puma, and the electronics media behemoth Sony.
Lewis also has endorsements from Monster Energy, Vodafone, IWC, Bell Helmets, MV Agusta Motorcycles, and few others. He is also the official ambassador of the popular racing game – Gran Turismo Sport.
All in all, his endorsements are worth $12 million for 2020.
