45 of the Richest Celebrities Whose Talent and Hard Work Has Translated into a Huge Net Worth
Lewis Hamilton – $285 Million
The modern British racer, Lewis Hamilton, boasts seven championship trophies for a tie with the other legendary formula one racer, Michael Schumacher. He made his F1 debut in 2007 in the McLaren Mercedes team racing with the champion Fernando Alonso. The six-times Formula One World winner is now the highest-paid racing star, earning $62 million on the track.
Hamilton is part of the Formula-One Team, Mercedes-AMG Petronas. His current fortune is $285 million, which will grow in the coming years. He also uses his name and fame to support important causes like Black Lives Matter, which inspired him and fueled his competitive spirit.