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F1 is one of the most popular motorsports in the world!

With that, means there are a lot of opportunities for the Formula 1 drivers to make a lot of money, from their driver salary to endorsement deals and more.

Top drivers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, who have been the only two drivers championship winners since 2017, often earn the most thanks to their success on the track and their ability to amass sponsors and fans. Their performance, experience, and marketability, are important factors as well.

Driver salaries in F1 are typically negotiated between the driver and their team, with many contracts lasting multiple years.

On top of a base salary, drivers may also receive bonuses for podium finishes or championship wins, as well as incentives for attracting sponsors or improving the team’s performance.

Exact details of driver contracts are often kept confidential, but a report has revealed how much the top drivers are actually making this season.

Browse through the slideshow to find out who the top earning F1 driver is this season…

Lewis Hamilton hits up the Empire State Building to celebrate the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 and WhatsApp partnership on Tuesday (April 30 in New York City.

The 39-year-old Formula 1 driver was joined by Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff as they helped launch the new Mercedes car emoji for Whatsapp.

In addition, Lewis hit the streets of NYC in his F1 racecar for a speed demo on Fifth Avenue.

“That was epic! It has always been a dream of mine to drive an F1 car down Fifth Avenue in New York City. Seeing the crowds and everyone’s excitement was awesome. To do something like this, when you think about the incredible history of this city, is incredible,” Lewis said after the demo.

”I want to say a huge thank you to WhatsApp and the Empire State Building for making it possible,” he added. “I use WhatsApp to communicate with all my family and friends, staying in touch when we’re travelling the world. To collaborate with them on a day like this is something I’ll never forget.”

The night before, they celebrated the launch of the emoji and the lighting of the Empire State Building Whatsapp green at a viewing party at Virgin Hotels, where Lewis also met up with singer Rauw Alejandro.

If you missed it, Lewis will be leaving the Mercedes F1 team after this year.

Later this week, Lewis will be headed to Miami, Fla., for the next Formula 1 race weekend, which begins with the first practice session on Friday (May 3).

Browse through the gallery for more photos of Lewis Hamilton celebrating the Mercedes x Whatsapp partnership in NYC…

Lewis Hamilton has been heating up the race track for years in Formula 1!

The 39-year-old F1 driver is a seven-time world champion in the sport, tying with Michael Schumacher for the most championship wins ever.

Lewis currently drives for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, where he has been since 2013. He will be switching teams after the 2024 season and will move to Scuderia Ferrari on a multi-year contract beginning in 2025!

In his personal life, Lewis has dated and been linked to quite a few popular models and signers, and even had a very high-profile long-term relationship with a famous singer.

We’re taking a look through Lewis Hamilton‘s full dating history, recapping all of the women that have been rumored or confirmed to have dated the driver over the years.

Click through the slideshow to see all of the famous women Lewis Hamilton has dated or been linked to over the years…

We are nearly a quarter of the way through the 2024 Formula 1 race season!

The F1 season lasts about nine months, with close to a week and a half in between most races.

This year, 20 drivers are on the grid each week, vying for the Drivers World Championship and helping their team nab the Constructors World Championship. Both have been won by Red Bull for the past three years in a row!

While some Formula 1 drivers choose to keep their personal lives private, others are more open about their romantic relationships and share photos of themselves with their partners on social media.

We’ve gathered up the latest details about the love lives of the most popular drivers – from Charles Leclerc to teammates Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, as well as other popular drivers like Daniel Ricciardo, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and more!

Click through to find out who the Formula 1 drivers are dating, or if they’re single…

Hunter Schafer is a jaw-dropping beauty on the red carpet!

The 25-year-old Euphoria actress posed for photos while arriving at the 2024 GQ Creativity Awards on Thursday night (April 11) held at WSA in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Hunter Schafer

For the event, Hunter wowed in a custom, hand-painted dress by Marni inspired by Van Gogh‘s famous “Starry Night” painting.

Other stars in attendance included Adam DeVine, Erykah Badu, Danny McBride and wife Gia Ruiz, Michaela Coel, George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson, GQ Editor-in-Chief Will Welch and wife Heidi Smith, Zack Bia, J.B. Smoove and wife Shahidah Omar, Morgan Spector, and Lewis Hamilton.

In a new interview with GQ, Hunter confirmed rumors that she previously dated Rosalia. Find out more here.

FYI: Hunter is wearing a dress by Marni. Lewis is wearing a Dior outfit. Erykah is wearing an outfit by Marni.

Click through the gallery inside for 60+ pictures of the stars arriving at the event…

Lewis Hamilton is reflecting on a missed opportunity.

The 39-year-old Formula 1 racing star has dabbled in the film industry before, having had a voice role in Cars 2.

Lewis recently spoke about his friendship with Tom Cruise and revealed that he turned down a role in 2022′s Top Gun: Maverick!

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Lewis Hamilton is opening up about life after racing.

The 39-year-old seven-time F1 champion got candid in a new interview for GQ‘s annual Creativity Issue, out now.

During the discussion, he talked about his passions beyond the race track, preparing for lifter after Formula 1, how much time he thinks he has left in the racing world, and a shocking move that he manifested.

Click through to find out what Lewis Hamilton had to say…