Who Is The Best Racer Among Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen? – Know Their Titles, Net Worth, And Other Details

In Formula One, both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are known as big names. Hamilton is currently competing in Formula One for Mercedes. On the other hand, Max Verstappen is currently competing in Formula One for Red Bull. Currently, in 2022, Max has already won nine Grand Prix. 

In the Belgian GP, he completely dominated after starting from the 14th grid sport. However, Hamilton did not even finish the race as he ended in the 20th position. Now, on 4 September 2022, they will be in action again in the Dutch Grand Prix. The race will happen at the CM.com Circuit Zandvoort. In this race, Max qualified for the first grid with a qualifying time of 1:10.342. On the other hand, Hamilton qualified for the fourth grid with a qualifying time of 1:10.648.

Here is the basic comparison between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One

Net Worth

As per recent reports, the net worth of Max Verstappen is worth an estimated $200 million in 2022. He currently earns $54 million per season under his Red Bull contract. Thus, Max now earns the highest salary of a formula one driver ever. On the other hand, as per estimation, Lewis’s net worth is around $825 million in 2022. Currently, Lewis Hamilton is the eighth richest sportsman in the world.   

Popularity

In 2021, a Formula One global fan survey has found Max Verstappen to be the sport’s most popular driver. While Lewis Hamilton is in the third spot. Basically, Lewis is more popular among the younger generation. However, on Instagram, Lewis has 26.8 million followers. But, Max has 7.8 million followers.     

Titles and Achievements         

In Formula One, Hamilton has won a joint-record seven World Drivers’ Championship titles. He is tied with the former great Michael Schumacher in terms of that. He also holds the records for the most wins (103), pole positions (103), and podium finishes (188), among others. On the other side, Max won the Belgian championship. In 2007, Verstappen won the Dutch Minimax championship. In 2022, he has already won nine Grand Prix.