How Much Will Kimi Antonelli Earn If He Wins F1 World Drivers’ Championship?
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Kimi Antonelli will receive a substantial payday if he secures the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship.
Kimi Antonelli will receive a substantial payday if he secures the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship. The Mercedes driver's contract reportedly includes performance-related incentives that could significantly increase his earnings beyond his base salary.
Antonelli already enjoyed a lucrative first full season in F1. According to our 2025 F1 driver earnings estimates report, he earned approximately $12.5 million that year, comprising a reported $5 million salary and $7.5 million in bonuses. His potential 2026 earnings have also attracted attention as he inches closer to becoming the youngest champion in F1 history.
How Much Will Kimi Antonelli Get Paid After He Wins the F1 Championship?
According to the German newspaper Bild, Antonelli earns approximately €4 million (around $4.6 million) in base salary per season. With performance bonuses included, his total 2026 earnings could reach just under €10 million (approximately $11 million).
The report does not disclose the exact value of the championship-winning bonus or provide a complete breakdown of the individual incentives. However, it indicates that Antonelli's results this season could substantially increase his earnings beyond his fixed salary.
Other estimates suggest a higher figure. Italian outlet Sport e Finanza reports that his bonuses bring his total compensation to approximately €12 million (around $13.8 million). SportMediaset has also reported a similar €10–12 million range (approximately $11–13.8 million).
These figures remain estimates, not Mercedes-confirmed payments.
Could Antonelli's Salary Increase After Winning the Championship?
Antonelli's current contract was agreed before his Formula 1 debut in 2025, when Mercedes promoted him to fill Lewis Hamilton's seat after the seven-time world champion joined Ferrari. His progress since then has strengthened his position within the team.
A championship victory would further improve his negotiating position ahead of a potential contract revision. ANSA reported a few days ago that Mercedes and Antonelli were looking to strengthen their agreement, which is currently understood to run through 2028.
Mercedes will want to retain its emerging star, while Antonelli's status as a world champion would give him greater leverage in discussions over his future salary.
For now, Bild's estimate of just under €10 million (approximately $11 million) provides one reported indication of what Antonelli could earn in 2026, although other reports put the figure closer to €12 million (approximately $13.8 million). The exact amount will depend on the terms of his private contract and the bonuses he earns.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Racing section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.