Lewis Hamilton is currently the richest active driver in the world of Formula 1. The Brit has amassed a massive net worth thanks to his seven-world championship titles. The fame also has made the Mercedes man an extremely sought-after marketable figure. Keeping all that in mind, according to The Sunday Times Rich List, the Brit is worth $370 million as of 2022. However, Hamilton’s net worth is minuscule in comparison to his team’s boss. The team boss, Toto Wolff is the real winner and has a contrast of about $630 million on Hamilton.

The Austrian is an ardent boss and has showcased that on multiple occasions, especially when it comes to the team’s performance. This desire for growth and high expectations is what makes him such a great boss and an excellent businessman. This also led to Wolff owning a third of the Mercedes F1 team. However, it wasn’t until the contribution of Netflix’s Drive to Survive (DTS) that made Wolff a billionaire.

That’s right, after a recent survey by Forbes, as reported by RacingNews365, Toto Wolff is a billionaire. According to the report by Forbes, the Austrian’s net worth has precisely hit $1 billion. Forbes has credited DTS for raising Wolff to celebrity status and the show’s effect on the team’s valuations.

The show, single-handedly, has raised the sport’s value across the globe and the team boss and part-owner have benefited. Wolff’s net worth puts’ Hamilton’s $370 million to shame with a massive $670,000,000 difference.

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However, the fans are puzzled about one aspect of this news report.

Toto Wolff’s success has left the fans shocked but so is the mention of Lewis Hamilton

The report by RacingNews365 compared the net worth of the boss with Hamilton’s. This was a confusing aspect for most fans, as a comparison between a boss and an employee hardly makes sense. The fans reacted by asking this very question and even used other F1 entities to discuss the new billionaire.

One user hilariously slammed Wolff’s biggest rival, Red Bull boss Christian Horner. The user tweeted, “Dunk on Horners broke head”. 

The majority still questioned Hamilton’s correlation.

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Some users also commended Wolff’s incredible business acumen as well.

A few users also pointed out Wolff’s 1% stake in Aston Martin. Aston Martin’s market value skyrocketing also added to Wolff’s net worth.

Even if he’s not currently winning on the track and coming off of the worst season in the team’s history, Toto Wolff is still winning. The Austrian is making the most of his time in F1 and he can teach a thing or two to other bosses.