Topping the list, compiled by Forbes, is still Max Verstappen, who, despite falling short of defending his world title this time, earns a base salary of $65 million plus an additional $11 million in performance bonuses, bringing his total to a whopping $76 million.

Second place goes to Lewis Hamilton, who, after a disastrous season results-wise, can at least take comfort in a staggering $70 million salary, plus an additional $0.5 million in bonuses, keeping him close to the four-time world champion.

In third place is the newly crowned world champion, who, despite a base salary of $18 million, secures a podium spot thanks to $39.5 million in bonuses from McLaren and his on-track achievements, pushing his total earnings to $57.5 million.

In fourth place is Oscar Piastri, who, like his teammate, climbs the ranks thanks to $27.5 million in bonuses added to his $10 million base salary, bringing his total to $37.5 million.

Charles Leclerc loses ground, overtaken by the two McLaren drivers, finishing the season fifth with no performance-related bonuses and relying solely on his $30 million base salary.

Next up is Fernando Alonso in sixth with $26.5 million, George Russell, coming off a strong season with Mercedes, in seventh with $26 million, Lance Stroll in eighth with $13.5 million, Carlos Sainz in ninth with $13 million, and Kimi Antonelli closing out the top 10 with $12.5 million.