Lewis Hamilton Net Worth 2023- Salary and Achievements

Lewis Hamilton stands as one of the most triumphant drivers in the history of the sport. In fact, his only true counterpart is the legendary Michael Schumacher, a record Hamilton has recently overtaken. Here we will let you know about Lewis Hamilton Net Worth and some of his achievements.

Lewis Hamilton’s unparalleled performance and Mercedes’ dominant reign in Formula 1 since 2014 had nurtured widespread anticipation. It was widely predicted that the British driver would surpass Michael Schumacher‘s record of 91 race victories. As expected, Hamilton triumphed in this unparalleled achievement at the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix.

Category	Richest Athletes
Net Worth:	$285 Million
Salary:	$50 Million Per Year
Date of Birth:	Jan 7, 1985
Place of Birth:	Stevenage
Height:	5 ft 9 in
Profession	MotorSports
Nationality:	United Kingdom

Ever joining Mercedes in 2013, Lewis Hamilton has embarked on an extraordinary journey of triumph, leaving his mark on the racing world. His win at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix marked a significant milestone as he surpassed yet another record previously held by Schumacher, becoming the driver with the most victories for a single team.

Lewis has an impressive record of 103 wins, with 82 of them earned while driving for the Silver Arrows. This surpasses Schumacher’s record of 72 victories with Ferrari. Furthermore, Hamilton’s recent triumph in Istanbul secured his seventh World Championship, placing him on equal footing with Schumacher at the pinnacle of Formula 1’s historical rankings.

What is Lewis Hamilton Net Worth?

Lewis Hamilton’s net worth is presently estimated to be around $285 million in total. He ranks 21st among the world’s highest-paid athletes and is considered the most marketable athlete in his sport.

Legend has it that at the mere age of 10, Lewis Hamilton approached Ron Dennis, the McLaren racing team principal, fearlessly declaring, “One day, I’ll race for you…I’ll race for McLaren.” Remarkably audacious, indeed. Three years later, he secured a spot in the prestigious McLaren/Mercedes-Benz Young Driver Support Programme. And 12 years after that, he debuted in Formula One, driving for none other than McLaren. From there, Hamilton has gone on to rewrite the Formula One record books. With 4 wins, the most points, pole positions, consecutive podium finishes, and becoming the youngest driver to lead the World Championship at just 22 years, 4 months, and 6 days old in 2007.

In late 2012, he made the bold choice to part ways with McLaren, embarking on an exclusive racing journey with Mercedes-Benz. Today, Lewis Hamilton stands among the legendary figures in the sport’s chronicles, renowned for his exceptional prowess and unparalleled talent. His title as one of the highest-earning F1 drivers is well-earned, with an annual income of $50 million derived predominantly from his fruitful Mercedes contract, rewarding him with a staggering sum of $40 million per year.

Lewis Hamilton is very passionate about cars and has 14 cars to his name currently, a few of which are:

• Mercedes AMG One
• Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 6×6
• McLaren P1
• Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

Lewis Hamilton Records and Achievements

1. Won seven F1 World Championship titles in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017-20
2. Holds the record for having the most wins (103) in Formula 1
3. Holds the record for having the most pole positions (103) and Podium finishes (193) in F1.
4. Youngest ever Formula 1 World Champion * Won International Racing Driver Award six times from 2014-15, and in 2017-2020
5. Won the FIA Personality of the Year award four times in 2014, 2018, and 2020-21
6. Won GP2 Series Championship title in 2006
7. Won Formula 3 Euro Series in 2004-05
8. Won Sportsman of the Year Award in 2020
9. Won Championship in British Formula 3 International Series in 2003

Does Lewis Hamilton own a private jet?

The red Bombardier Challenger 605 was purchased for a cool $29m and was a luxurious, high-performance business jet with a top speed of more than 850 km/h and capable of accommodating up to 19 passengers.