Lewis Hamilton’s salary at Ferrari revealed and impressive!

The Formula 1 driverLewis Hamilton is in a new manufacturer to race in the next years of his career. After spending 11 years at Mercedes, he signed a contract with Ferrari. And this new contract will make his bank account even fuller. Find out the value of his salary at Ferrari:

The possible value of Lewis Hamilton’s salary at Ferrari has been speculated by the international press since the news took over the headlines. According to the MailSport newspaper, the driver will receive 40 million euros per year – which is around R$213 million – and can also receive bonuses for good performance on the track. In fact, this would be the same value as Charles Leclercwho is the other Ferrari athlete, also receives a yearly salary.

Another highlight is that Hamilton and Leclerc’s salary is the second highest in Formula 1 today. They only lose to Max Verstappenfrom Red Bull Racing, who receives the amount of 55 million dollars – approximately R$ 268 million, being the highest paid athlete in the category.

Lewis’ new salary will be lower than what he received at Mercedes. There, he had a contract worth 50 million euros – around R$267 million – per year. When confirming his move to Ferrari, Hamilton said he was looking for a new professional challenge. “I have had 11 fantastic years with this team and I am very proud of what we have achieved together. Mercedes has been part of my life since I was 13 years old, a place where I grew up. So making the decision to leave was one of the hardest I’ve ever made. But the time has come to take that step, and I’m excited to take on a new challenge,” he stated. His debut at the new automaker will be in 2025.