Triple-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is now among the highest paid athletes in the world according to Forbes’ annual rich list.
Lewis Hamilton won 10 – F1 races during 2016, but was narrowly edged out for the World Championship by teammate Nico Rosberg.
The British racecar driver is in the middle of a three-year contract extension that kicked off with the 2016 season. It is likely to pay out more than $120 million, including bonuses.