1. Bernie Ecclestone (Estimated net worth: $3 billion)
And the richest man in Formula 1 has an estimated net worth nowhere near others on this list. He is not just a millionaire. He is a billionaire with a total £2.5 billion (or around $3 billion) of estimated net worth.
How important is Mr. E to Formula 1?
Even as we went through this list’s countdown, we mentioned his name several times. He is known as the Formula 1 boss. He turned the sport from a niche competition to a global phenomenon.
He has been involved with the sport since the very beginning. His first contribution was as a competitor. Now, he is the Chief Executive of Formula One Group.
Even at the age of 86, Bernie Ecclestone is still actively involved in Formula 1. He controls the sport’s day-to-day operations. We often see him keeping an eye on the cars during David Coulthard’s or Martin Brundle’s grid walk.
