2015 Formula 1 driver salaries

Business Book published a detailed salary ranking of 2015 Formula 1 racers, and we were eager to find out whether those numbers were correct.

So here’s the list with all the numbers of just how much Formula 1 drivers are getting in 2015:

Rank Name Team Compensation in 
1.
Fernando Alonso McLaren  27,000,000
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Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 19,000,000
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Lewis Hamilton Mercedes  18,000,000
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Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari  13,000,000
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Nico Rosberg Mercedes  10,000,000
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Jenson Button McLaren  7,000,000
7. jm1504ju133 Felipe Massa Williams  3,000,000
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Nico Hulkenberg Force India   3,000,000
7. jm1506ju321 Sergio Perez Force India  3,000,000
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Romain Grosjaen Lotus  3,000,000
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Pastor Maldonado Lotus  3,000,000
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Valtteri Bottas Williams  1,300,000
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Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull  1,100,000
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Daniil Kvyat Red Bull  500,000
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Max Verstappen Toro Rosso  200,000
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Carlos Sainz Toro Rosso  200,000
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Felipe Nasr Sauber  100,000
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Marcus Ericsson Sauber  100,000
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Will Stevens Manor  50,000
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Roberto Merhi Manor  50,000

Make sure to check out our very own 100 Most Influential People In Formula 1 list to find out what positions did the top racers land in 2015. Enjoy!


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