Top 20 Race Car Driver celebrities in England
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Race Car Driver celebrities [Updated February 6, 2023].
Lewis Hamilton was born
on January 7, 1985
in Stevenage, England.
He set the career record for most points, becoming the first driver to ever hit 2,500. He won 10 races during the 2016 F1 season but failed to win the title, a record for most wins in a season without winning the World Championship.
Net Worth 2020: $285 Million
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Salary 2020: $50 Million Per Year
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Salary Highlights: Between June 2016 and June 2017, Lewis Hamilton earned around $50 million from endorsements and prize money. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he earned $51 million. In the following 12-month period he earned $55 million.
In 2015, Hamilton was the wealthiest British sportsperson. He is the best-paid driver in the history of Formula One.
Frank Williams was born
on April 16, 1942
in England.
He received the Wheatcroft trophy in 2008 for his work with Renault engines.
Net Worth 2020: $200 Million
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Salary 2020: $4,103,000
Jenson Button was born
on January 19, 1980
in Frome, England.
He began kart racing at the age of eight.
Net Worth 2020: $150 Million
Martin Brundle was born
on June 1, 1959
in England.
He won the 1990 24 Hours of Le Mans while racing for Jaguar.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
Nigel Mansell was born
on August 8, 1953
in England.
He held a record for the most poles set in a single season, and another one for most victories for a British F1 driver.
Net Worth 2020: $90 Million
Christian Horner was born
on November 16, 1973
in Royal Leamington Spa, England.
When the Red Bull Racing Team was promoted from Formula 3000 to Formula One, he became the youngest active team principal at the time.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
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Salary 2020: $10 Million
Jackie Stewart was born
on June 11, 1939
in England.
He earned 27 wins, 43 podiums and 17 pole positions in his racing career.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
James Hunt was born
on August 29, 1947
in London, England.
Fans called him 'Hunt the Shunt' because of his crazy antics on the racetrack.
Net Worth 2020: $40 Million
Jonathan Palmer was born
on November 7, 1956
in England.
His final race was the 1989 Australian Grand Prix.
Net Worth 2020: $35 Million
Damon Hill was born
on September 17, 1960
in England.
He served as president of the British Racing Drivers' Club.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
David Hobbs was born
on June 9, 1939
in England.
He won the U.S. Formula 5000 in 1971 and the Trans-Am Series championship in 1983.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Stirling Moss was born
on September 17, 1929
in England.
His first Formula One victory was at the 1955 British Grand Prix.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Ricky Craven was born
on May 24, 1966
in England.
He was named the 1995 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year.
Net Worth 2020: $16 Million
Jason Plato was born
on October 14, 1967
in England.
He secured two BTCC championships: the first in 2001, and the next in 2010.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Dan Wheldon was born
on June 22, 1978
in England.
He developed a rivalry with British race car driver
Jenson Button.
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Salary 2020: $2,567,255
Lando Norris was born
on November 13, 1999
in Bristol, England.
He has won several awards and championships for his racing including the 2017 award for Autosport National Driver of the Year and the 2016 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award.
Jolyon Palmer was born
on January 20, 1991
in England.
He has won many awards, recognitions, and races including first place at the 2014 GP2 Series while racing for the DAMS team.
Billy Monger was born
on May 5, 1999
in England.
He had the opportunity to test a custom Fun Cup Volkswagen Beetle.
Andrew Jordan was born
on May 24, 1989
in England.
He won back-to-back British Touring Car Championship Independents' trophies.
Max Chilton was born
on April 21, 1991
in England.
His brother
Tom is also a race car driver who has competed in World Touring Car Championship.
