More than half of Formula 1’s current drivers live in Monaco. While they spend much of the year flying around the globe, they can commute to the sport’s most famous race in minutes.

The 2025 that Lewis Hamilton experienced was far from ideal. A headline move to Italian giants Ferrari was upended by a sixth-placed Drivers' Championship finis

Max Verstappen is reported to be the highest-paid driver in Formula 1 when bonuses are taken into account. His $76 million contract has him as the highest-paid driver, though Sportico rank him in second place behind Hamilton when it comes to the highest-earning F1 drivers of 2025.

Formula 1 drivers can earn a huge living from travelling around the world and racing the fastest race cars ever created. With F1’s rising popularity under Liberty Media’s ownership, the sport has grown significantly in terms of audience and global revenue.

Johnny Herbert has expressed uncertainty over Max Verstappen being the main protagonist in Formula 1 come the start of the new F1 regulations. The former F1 driver and steward, in his assessment, stressed there is a chance that the Dutchman’s magic might not be so prevalent in the new cars.