But even if he doesn’t win the title, the British star, 36, comfortably tops the rich list. In 2021, Hamilton has earned a staggering £47million in wages, bonuses and add-ons, according to Forbes. The Mercedes star earns £40m in wages and is said to have raked in £7m in bonuses this year – with another £4m on the way if he wins the title, SunSport understands. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (£9m) sits ahead of Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas (£8m). That means Hamilton earned a staggering £39m MORE than Bottas this year alone. But for now it’s all eyes on Abu Dhabi as Hamilton and Verstappen go toe-to-toe one last time with the title on the line.

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