News Details
Russell now among F1’s top earners with new Mercedes deal
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
16/10/2025 at 17:5116/10/2025 at 18:40 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell is reportedly set to become Formula 1’s third-highest paid driver, with an eye-watering $40 million (£30 million) annual salary under his newly announced Mercedes contract. While driver salaries are notoriously secretive, and the usual disclaimers about F1 contracts apply, this figure – revealed in a report published by The Independent – would place the five-time Grand Prix winner just behind Max Verstappen, who earns an estimated $70 million with Red Bull, and Lewis Hamilton who is believed to rake in around $60 million with Ferrari. Mercedes hasn’t...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Schumacher enjoys first IndyCar laps, eyes future in...
©IndyCar Michael Delaney
14/10/2025 at 09:3414/10/2025 at 09:24 40 SHARES...
2d ago from F1i.com
Hazy memories of Alonso's first day in Paradise
Phillip van Osten
16/10/2025 at 11:3016/10/2025 at 11:17 40 SHARES Share...
9h ago from F1i.com
Mercedes officially confirms Russell and Antonelli...
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
15/10/2025 at 14:2415/10/2025 at 14:27 40...
1d ago from F1i.com
Mercedes confirms George Russell and Kimi Antonelli...
Mercedes has ended longstanding speculation by confirming that it will...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez in “no hurry” to make MotoGP return,...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta casts doubt on factory Ducati struggles...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi “in too much of a rush” in Marc...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez unlikely to return to MotoGP action...
World Champion Marc Marquez is unlikely to return to MotoGP action before...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rinus VeeKay wants “to make it hard on everybody”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Rinus VeeKay signs with Juncos Hollinger Racing for...
Juncos Hollinger Racing has announced that it has signed Rinus VeeKay for...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher is “very open” to exploring an...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WATCH: Alex Palou talks F1 dream, perfecting his craft...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Central Europe: Sebastien Ogier edges into early...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier reacts to Kalle Rovanpera's “huge”...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “dreams” of full-time WRC seat as...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
EKO Rally Greece heading back to Loutraki in 2026
After five successful years based in Lamia, EKO Rally Greece will return...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Man United & Spurs very interested in...
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He's a footballer who has to pull the team together'...
Former Barcelona star Inigo Martinez has shared his thoughts about the...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Three questions for Arsenal for the next ‘block’
Another interlull is behind us but worry not, there will be another one...
8h ago from Arseblog.com
Paul Merson predicts Liverpool vs Manchester United...
That international break seemed to go on forever! We're all glad it's done...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Huge George Russell salary disclosed after multi-million...
George Russell has signed a contract extension... Read More »
7h ago from RacingNews365.com
Aston Martin F1 staff 'apologise' to Adrian Newey
Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell has... Read More »
21m ago from GPFans.com
F1: United States Grand Prix to feature first Grid Gig
Texas-born country singer and songwriter, Drake... Read More »
2h ago from Pitpass.com