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Alonso best paid driver in motor sport - Forbes

Fernando Alonso has emerged as clearly the highest earning driver in the entire world of motor racing. The authoritative business magazine Forbes said the Ferrari driver earns $30 million per year, of which $2 million is made up of personal endorsements. In second place is another F1 driver, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who reportedly makes $27.5 million per year, followed by Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt jr, with $26m. Another American, Jimmie Johnson, is next best with his $24 million, trailed by MotoGP veteran Valentino Rossi ($22m), and yet another Nascar star Tony Stewart ($18.5m). According to Forbes, F1's reigning triple world champion and 2013 title leader Sebastian Vettel makes $18...
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