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Lewis Hamilton and Tom Brady are 2 of the biggest names in their respective sports. Hamilton won seven Formula One world championships, while Brady has bagged seven Super Bowl titles.

The duo has various records under their belts. Undoubtedly, their great careers have got them enormous fame. But along with that fame also comes millions of dollars to fill the banks. Now fans would like to know who is wealthier between Hamilton and Brady.

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Lewis Hamilton Net Worth

The 37-year-old has an estimated net worth of around $285 million. The primary source of income for the Briton is driving the superfast F1 car. He currently has a contract with the Mercedes F1 team that offers a salary of $50 Million.

Aside from driving in F1, Hamilton has many more ways to fill up his bank account. Lewis is also a successful businessman who has ventures across different fields like fashion, food, and even music. He has his own clothing collection with Tommy Hilfiger and also owns a vegan fast-food restaurant chain, Neat Burger.

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Not to forget, his fame also attracts deals from big brands like Monster Energy, Tommy Hilfiger, IWC, Sony, Puma and many more! Speaking of his different ventures, the seven-time world champion is an activist, so he never misses out on speaking against social injustice and spending his resources on humanitarian work.

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Coming to his prized assets, the Billion Dollar Man owns luxurious homes like a $43 million penthouse in New York, a $24 million mansion in London, and an elegant home in Monaco. He also owns expensive cars and a yacht.

Tom Brady net worth

The 44-year-old American football quarterback is one of the most successful NFL players, with a $250 million net worth. He is currently playing for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who offer him $30 million each year as his salary.

Like Hamilton, Brady also has many other ventures to earn his vast fortune. He signed a 10-year-long deal with Fox Sports, worth $375 million. However, this contract will begin only after his retirement as a player. But this deal would be the most lucrative deal for a quarterback who turned commentator.

The NFL star also has brand deals with big names like Under Armour, IWC watches, Molecular Mattresses, Aston Martin, Upper Deck, Tag Heuer and more. Further, Brady also has business ventures like owning his clothing brand, BRADY, and an NFT collectible site called Autograph.

Tom and his wife, Gisele, have a home in Massachusetts, which was estimated to be worth $33.9 million in 2020. In 2009, Brady owned a house in LA on which he spent around $29 million. And in 2014, he sold the LA property to the American rapper, Dr. Dre, for $50 million.

How do Hamilton and Brady compare against other athletes?

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Hamilton and Brady might be among the wealthiest athletes in the world, but they are not at the top. According to Forbes, Tom Brady ranks ninth while Hamilton ranks seventeenth on the list of highest-paid athletes. In 2022, the highest-paid athlete is the Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi who has a net worth of $600 million.

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Further, his PSG teammate Neymar and rival Cristiano Ronaldo also feature in the top 5. The Brazilian soccer star has a $200 million net worthwhile the Portuguese striker has a net worth of $500 million. The NBA giants LeBron James and Stephen Curry are also in the top 5 with net worths of $570 million and $160 million, respectively.

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The list also includes many more athletes with higher numbers than Brady and Hamilton. However, the duo is the richest in their respective sport. After Brady, the highest-paid NFL star is Matthew Stafford, with an $80 million net worth. On the other hand, Max Verstappen is the highest-paid F1 driver after Lewis, with a $60 million net worth.