Oscar Piastri missed out on the F1 title. A $56 million payday might soften the blow
Oscar Piastri was left disappointed after narrowly missing out on his first Formula 1 drivers’ title, but the disappointment could have been tempered by a stunning bonus in Melbourne that would make the rising star one of the sport’s biggest winners.
according to Forbes Piastri, who is on the rich list, will earn $56 million in 2025, thanks to the $41 million bonus he will add to his $15 million salary. The total would make him the fourth-highest paid driver in F1, behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen.
Despite having his best year in Formula 1, Piastri finished 13 points behind Briton Norris, who won his first title in Abu Dhabi on Monday (AEDT).
Piastri led the championship race for 15 laps, gaining a 34-point lead over his rivals at one stage. But his seven race wins and 15 podiums were not enough.
In March, Piastri signed a multi-year deal to stay with McLaren, establishing himself as one of Australia’s highest-paid athletes.
Our fellow Australian Josh Giddey recently signed a contract. Four-year deal worth $150 million with the Chicago Bulls, as well as valuable support from many companies, including Puma.
This wasn’t all bad news for Oscar Piastri in 2025.Credit: access point
Australia’s Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata reportedly earns $33 million per season, while NBA stars Josh Green and Matisse Thybulle earn salaries of $21.1 million and $17.9 million, respectively. LIV golf star Cameron Smith was paid a nine-figure sum to sign for the breakaway competition, although it is not known how many years his contract is.
In addition to his success on the track and financially, 24-year-old Piastri also ranks third in terms of marketability, behind Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins and former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo. according to data from sports and entertainment consultancy Gemba.
