Five richest F1 drivers

Formula 1 isn't all about racing the tracks. It is also about the heavy pay packages. Following the speed business closely, financial experts Wealth X brought out a list of the richest Formula 1 drivers of all time.
An interesting compilation of active as well as retired racers, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, who is recovering from a near-fatal accident, has raced to the top of this covetous list with a net worth of a staggering $780m, while Nico Rosberg of Mercedes occupies the 10th position.

$180m

Kimi Räikkönen

Fondly addressed as 'The Iceman', supposedly for his cool temperament on and off-track, Räikkönen is currently driving for Lotus.

$110m

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton is currently racing for Mercedes. While he features fi fth, his most recent $140m deal with Mercedes could change things overnight.

$100m

Jenson Button

Button arrived at McLaren as the reigning world champion in 2010 and features in the sixth place on the list.

$45m

Sebastian Vettel

This 28-year-old replaced Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari team and stands at ninth position on this list.

$220m

Fernando Alonso

Occupying the second place, Alonso, a two-time champion, is currently PICS: GETTY IMAGES driving for McLaren-Honda.