The seven-time world champion won a total of 82 million US dollars (58.5 million pounds) from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021, making it into the top 10 of the sports elite for the second time in his career.
The list compiled by Forbes ranks the ten highest paid athletes in the world. They made a combined $ 1.05 billion over the past 12 months.
It’s 28% more than last year, according to Forbes, and “combined transportation is just a few million below the record of $ 1.06 billion set in 2018, the 12-month window that boxer Floyd Mayweather almost all saw It made $ 285 million from its 2017 pay-per-view battle with McGregor. “
Hamilton had already entered the top 10 in 2017 when it finished 10th on the list with $ 46m (£ 32.7m).
Forbes claims the 36-year-old’s off-track profit from sponsors like Tommy Hilfiger, Monster Energy and Puma totaled $ 12 million (£ 8.5 million). Hamilton also earned bonus payments for his 11 Grand Prix wins last season.
MMA fighter Conor McGregor tops the list with $ 180 million, ahead of footballers Lionel Messi ($ 130 million) and Cristiano Ronaldo ($ 120 million) who complete the top three.
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American soccer player Dak Prescott is fourth with US $ 107.5 million, ahead of NBA star Lebron James (US $ 96.5 million), soccer player Neymar (US $ 95 million) and tennis legend Roger Federer (US $ 90 million).
The top 10 behind Hamilton complete the NBA’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ($ 76 million) and Kevin Durant ($ 75 million).
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