"Schumacher, who has been in a coma for 11 years, is also on the list: The richest Formula 1 drivers have been revealed."

The world of Formula 1 draws attention not only for its speed, competition, and technology but also for the immense wealth associated with it. The famous magazine GQ has scrutinized the earnings of Formula 1 drivers and listed the fortunes they have accumulated throughout their careers.

THE TOP SPOT BELONGS TO MICHAEL SCHUMACHER

This list proves that success is measured not only by championships but also by bank accounts. At the top of the list is Michael Schumacher, one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history. With 7 world championships, Schumacher is at the peak with a fortune of 554 million dollars.

LEWIS HAMILTON IN SECOND PLACE

In second place is Lewis Hamilton, one of the most successful names of the modern era. Racing since 2007, Hamilton has won 7 world championships so far and has amassed a total fortune of 263 million dollars.

OTHER NAMES ON THE LIST

• Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso ranks third on the list. Competing in Formula 1 since 2001, Alonso stands out with a fortune of 239 million dollars.
• In fourth place is three-time world champion Niki Lauda. Racing between 1971 and 1985, Lauda had accumulated a fortune of 184 million dollars throughout his career.
• In fifth place is the 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen. Known as one of the most charismatic figures in Formula 1, the Finnish driver completes the list with a fortune of 168 million dollars.

SCHUMACHER'S ACCIDENT AND CURRENT CONDITION

Michael Schumacher, one of the signature names of Formula 1, the leading motorsport organization, crashed into a rock while skiing in Meribel, located in Les Allues in the French Alps, on the morning of December 29, 2013. After the accident, Schumacher fell into a coma, suffered a brain hemorrhage due to the blows to his head, and underwent emergency surgery. Initially treated in the hospital, the former driver later became bedridden at his home in Geneva, cut off from social life.

The 55-year-old legendary figure, whose treatment continued at home, underwent a series of additional surgeries in the following process. It was reported that he experienced significant weight loss and could only communicate with his eyes due to paralysis. It was learned that his family sold their mansion in Gland, Switzerland, and a private jet to cope with the annual treatment costs of 7 million euros. The family has not made any official statements regarding Michael Schumacher's health status recently.