Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula One racer who drives for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Hamilton is regarded to be one of the best drivers in the history of the sport. Lewis Hamilton is estimated to have a net worth of about $285 million.
Lewis is one of the highest-paid F1 drivers in the world. Most of his $50 million salary comes from his Mercedes contract, which pays him $40 million per year.
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born in Hertfordshire, England, on January 7, 1985, in the town of Stevenage.
His mother is Carmen and his father is Anthony. When he was two, his parents split up. Until he was 12, he lived with his mother and half-sisters.
In 1998, Hamilton joined the McLaren program for young drivers. In 2007, he became a real Formula One McLaren driver. He is the first and only black racecar driver in the sport.
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Lewis Hamilton got about $50 million in prize money and endorsements.
He made $51 million between June 2017 and June 2018. During the next 12 months, he made $55 million.
Hamilton was the wealthiest British sportsperson in 2015. He is the most well-paid driver in the history of Formula One.