The five richest racing drivers, according to the Dutch.
It's wrong to count the money in someone else's pockets, especially when those pockets belong to drivers risking their lives, but the Dutch Racingnews365 has compiled its version of the top five wealthiest drivers of all time and nations.
Topping this ranking is Michael Schumacher — his fortune is estimated at 790 million US dollars, or 671 million euros, or 586 million pounds, or 1 billion 180 thousand Australian dollars.
Following the German are two active drivers: Lewis Hamilton in second place with 304 million US dollars and Fernando Alonso with 264 million US dollars. The Spaniard has fewer titles, but his record is solid.
The five richest drivers according to Racingnews365
1. Michael Schumacher
$790 million
2. Lewis Hamilton
$304 million
3. Fernando Alonso
$264 million
4. Kimi Räikkönen
$254 million
5. Niki Lauda
$203 million
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